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V996 GNC

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,546 mi
Last recorded114,546 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 GNC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 114,546 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber piston covers deteriorated

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle repaired and undersealed

Fail 11 Jul 2019 114,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber piston covers deteriorated

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle repaired and undersealed

Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 107,406 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 107,404 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear to bald patches inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Underside of body parts covered in rusty areas

Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,560 miles

floor pans corroded - advise wire brushing and treating

Fail 29 Nov 2014 101,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake disc scored

Fail 8 Nov 2014 101,290 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy corrosion under whole of vehicle including suspension parts

offside front wiper misses lower part of windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2013 94,426 miles

front to rear fuel line corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 89,759 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension components corroded, but not excessive

floor pans corroding

radiator carrier corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2012 89,759 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension components corroded, but not excessive

floor pans corroding

radiator carrier corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension springs and front sub-frame corroded

Offside floor section corroded (att soon, holed at one point. Seatbelt concerns. Seat mountings not visible from under vehicle?)

Offside front light lens damaged

Rear suspension springs, lower suspension arms and anti-roll bar corroded

Washers require attention

Pass 25 Jan 2010 71,517 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 71,517 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 71,437 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 70,070 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 69,958 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

small cut to o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 29 Oct 2007 67,194 miles

both front brake discs slightly woirn on outer face

corrosion on fuel lines and exhaust

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

light corrosion on rear brake discs

o/s/r handbrake cable mount starting to split

o/s/r tyre badly perished on outer edge 205/50zr16

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,647 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 62,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 58,626 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 58,619 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Gtv?

Based on 93,802 MOT tests across 7,495 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,014
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,047
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,770
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V996 GNC is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 85,224 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Gtv fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V996 GNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Gtv typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V996 GNC is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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