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Alfa Romeo GTV

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,000 cc

R478 COUMOT history

R478 COU is a red petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 15 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 74,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,195 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R478 COU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R478 COU was last recorded at 74,195 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,190 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,195 miles
  • 2025 – 71,702 miles
  • 2024 – 68,731 miles
  • 2023 – 65,765 miles
  • 2022 – 63,263 miles
  • 2021 – 60,300 miles
  • 2020 – 59,572 miles
  • 2018 – 59,287 miles
  • 2017 – 59,000 miles
  • 2016 – 58,840 miles
  • 2015 – 58,044 miles
  • 2014 – 57,644 miles
  • 2013 – 57,475 miles
  • 2012 – 56,692 miles
  • 2011 – 55,165 miles
  • 2010 – 52,094 miles
  • 2009 – 49,251 miles
  • 2008 – 46,938 miles
  • 2007 – 44,307 miles
  • 2006 – 41,632 miles
  • 2005 – 39,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,195 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension components heavily corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded front to rearRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

33 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,195 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    154378410726
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded front to rear

  2. Fail74,190 miles (+1)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,190 miles
    Test number
    878922199249
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded front to rear

  3. Fail74,189 miles (+2,487)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,189 miles
    Test number
    647401429544
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded front to rear

  4. Pass71,702 miles (+2,971)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    142243023155
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass68,731 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,731 miles
    Test number
    154524975156
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail68,688 miles (+2,923)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,688 miles
    Test number
    330164708149
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass65,765 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,765 miles
    Test number
    523864642044
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail65,764 miles (+2,501)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,764 miles
    Test number
    748277459777
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within prescribed area of front subframe rear mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass63,263 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,263 miles
    Test number
    189181057765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail63,252 miles (+2,952)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,252 miles
    Test number
    319911391100
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass60,300 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,300 miles
    Test number
    955715012326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,572 miles (+285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,572 miles
    Test number
    882136135009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass59,287 miles (+287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,287 miles
    Test number
    285427061256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass59,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,000 miles
    Test number
    442325303280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail59,000 miles (+160)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,000 miles
    Test number
    991752560965
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass58,840 miles (+796)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,840 miles
    Test number
    598432883514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner egde
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass58,044 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,044 miles
    Test number
    296009565185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres worn badly on inner edges

  18. Fail58,044 miles (+400)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,044 miles
    Test number
    987668165196
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres worn badly on inner edges

  19. Pass57,644 miles (+2)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,644 miles
    Test number
    386748684165
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Fail57,642 miles (+167)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,642 miles
    Test number
    376352384173
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Pass57,475 miles (+783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,475 miles
    Test number
    826200293187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass56,692 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    988905242357
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre miss shape leak o/s/r shock front discs starting to corrode

  23. Fail56,692 miles (+1,527)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    565075642301
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre miss shape leak o/s/r shock front discs starting to corrode

  24. Pass55,165 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,165 miles
    Test number
    859176641397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  25. Fail55,160 miles (+3,066)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,160 miles
    Test number
    479786741368
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge

  26. Pass52,094 miles (+2,843)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,094 miles
    Test number
    284447040331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass49,251 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,251 miles
    Test number
    181545749389
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills corroded

  28. Fail49,250 miles (+2,312)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,250 miles
    Test number
    221675549364
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills corroded

  29. Pass46,938 miles (+2,631)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,938 miles
    Test number
    661243048327
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE: Both front tyres bald on inner edges, splitting and nail in offside.RIGHT ON LEGAL MINIMUM
    • NoteFront brake pipe ends corroded

  30. Pass44,307 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,307 miles
    Test number
    510724947326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass41,632 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,632 miles
    Test number
    144818636353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass39,668 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    39,668 miles
    Test number
    563983445328
    • NoteNail in off side rear tyre

  33. Fail39,668 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,668 miles
    Test number
    902483045382
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNail in off side rear tyre

Questions about R478 COU

Does R478 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R478 COU is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R478 COU?
The MOT on R478 COU is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R478 COU done?
R478 COU was recorded at 74,195 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,667 miles a year.
Has R478 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R478 COU has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R478 COU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R478 COU find?
R478 COU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; rear coil spring corroded both; rear suspension components heavily corroded, and 1 more.

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