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Alfa Romeo GTV

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,959 cc

T981 RGJMOT history

T981 RGJ is a grey petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2024
Mileage
65,830 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 RGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 RGJ was last recorded at 65,830 miles on 25 Sept 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,818 miles · 4 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
1,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,830 miles
  • 2022 – 65,074 miles
  • 2021 – 64,980 miles
  • 2019 – 64,777 miles
  • 2017 – 64,297 miles
  • 2016 – 63,992 miles
  • 2015 – 63,403 miles
  • 2014 – 62,632 miles
  • 2013 – 61,541 miles
  • 2012 – 59,073 miles
  • 2011 – 55,420 miles
  • 2010 – 51,685 miles
  • 2009 – 46,422 miles
  • 2008 – 41,790 miles
  • 2007 – 40,907 miles
  • 2006 – 40,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,830 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,830 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,830 miles
    Test number
    493434364763
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail65,818 miles (+744)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,818 miles
    Test number
    525264890423
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass65,074 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,074 miles
    Test number
    338314917964
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass64,980 miles (+203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,980 miles
    Test number
    123484166890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv gaiter leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass64,777 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,777 miles
    Test number
    693506025930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,752 miles (+455)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,752 miles
    Test number
    189570493558
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass64,297 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,297 miles
    Test number
    471079360537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,992 miles (+589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,992 miles
    Test number
    645311208602
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass63,403 miles (+771)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    505703325282
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Pass62,632 miles (+1,091)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,632 miles
    Test number
    856570224214
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass61,541 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    527180323287
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Fail61,541 miles (+2,468)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    375710623482
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass59,073 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    606629302228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,420 miles (+58)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,420 miles
    Test number
    797807411257
    • DangerousOil leak
  15. Fail55,362 miles (+3,677)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,362 miles
    Test number
    705440811295
    • DangerousOil leak
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  16. Pass51,685 miles (+5,263)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,685 miles
    Test number
    761762010204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamage to o/s/f light unit
  17. Pass46,422 miles (+4,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    984161509221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass41,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    281423618261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,790 miles (+883)3 dangerous2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    264148708291
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear bump stops
    • NoteTop engine mounting
  20. Pass40,907 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,907 miles
    Test number
    363114517438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,776 miles
    Test number
    822349886183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T981 RGJ

Does T981 RGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 RGJ expired on 24 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 RGJ?
The MOT on T981 RGJ expired on 24 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 RGJ done?
T981 RGJ was recorded at 65,830 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2023, an average of 1,455 miles a year.
Has T981 RGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 RGJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T981 RGJ 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 T981 RGJ find?
T981 RGJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive; inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, and 2 more.

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