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Alfa Romeo GTV

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,959 cc

L8 HUWMOT history

L8 HUW is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
65,206 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L8 HUW was last recorded at 65,206 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2024: 64,586 miles, lower than 64,948 miles on 18 Jul 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
64,586 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
620 miles
Average per year
1,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,206 miles
  • 2024 – 64,586 miles
  • 2023 – 64,948 miles
  • 2022 – 64,888 miles
  • 2021 – 64,876 miles
  • 2019 – 64,449 miles
  • 2018 – 62,764 miles
  • 2017 – 62,642 miles
  • 2016 – 62,499 miles
  • 2015 – 62,318 miles
  • 2013 – 61,973 miles
  • 2012 – 58,041 miles
  • 2011 – 52,646 miles
  • 2010 – 45,472 miles
  • 2009 – 42,661 miles
  • 2007 – 41,966 miles
  • 2006 – 41,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,206 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner jacking point corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner jacking point corroded
  • AdvisoryUndersealed throughout

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,206 miles (+620)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,206 miles
    Test number
    277724875803
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryUndersealed throughout

  2. Pass64,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,586 miles
    Test number
    160104482402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,586 miles (-362)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,586 miles
    Test number
    271506565054
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated force on offside rear wheel is close to 0 !! (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,948 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,948 miles
    Test number
    638279478897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,888 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,888 miles
    Test number
    880310802857
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass64,876 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    930471436915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,449 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,449 miles
    Test number
    206479707037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,764 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,764 miles
    Test number
    689487893114
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION FORMING

  9. Pass62,642 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    352107956783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,499 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,499 miles
    Test number
    812571122612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,496 miles (+178)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    619773908125
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass62,318 miles (+5)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    106452775074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAdvise all front suspension comonents corroded
    • NoteAdvise all rear suspension componants corroded
    • NoteFront subframe corroded

  13. Fail62,313 miles (+340)8 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    705332065025
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAdvise all front suspension comonents corroded
    • NoteAdvise all rear suspension componants corroded
    • NoteFront subframe corroded

  14. Pass61,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,973 miles
    Test number
    809925003329
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail61,973 miles (+3,932)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,973 miles
    Test number
    488142003350
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass58,041 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,041 miles
    Test number
    115159312374
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail58,002 miles (+5,356)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,002 miles
    Test number
    535289882299
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail52,646 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    126381601325
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass52,646 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    978171801309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,472 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,472 miles
    Test number
    713997710305
    • NoteOil cooler pipe very close to r/h driveshaft!

  21. Fail45,472 miles (+2,811)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,472 miles
    Test number
    653916410359
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil cooler pipe very close to r/h driveshaft!

  22. Pass42,661 miles (+695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,661 miles
    Test number
    830147109078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass41,966 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,966 miles
    Test number
    194957027336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,807 miles
    Test number
    374945416401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HUW

Does L8 HUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 HUW expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 HUW?
The MOT on L8 HUW expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 HUW done?
L8 HUW was recorded at 65,206 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,192 miles a year.
Has L8 HUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HUW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 HUW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 HUW find?
L8 HUW failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 4 more.

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