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WAZ 8999

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,115 mi
Last recorded121,115 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 8999
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 121,115 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 121,099 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,066 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 121,066 miles

Emissions unable to be completed LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 120,892 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 120,891 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,842 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 120,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 120,538 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,248 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKED

Fail 28 Mar 2019 120,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement PARKING CABLE (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL TYRES CRACKED

Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH PARKING CABLES CORODED (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 120,116 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2017 119,817 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 119,542 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 119,246 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 119,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 119,033 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 118,305 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 117,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 116,104 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 116,084 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,848 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 113,833 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 107,391 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 107,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2007 100,939 miles

nearside front brake hose starting to split

offside front door sticky but does open from inside

Pass 20 Jan 2006 94,036 miles

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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WAZ 8999 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 85,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WAZ 8999, 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WAZ 8999 registered?

WAZ 8999 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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