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MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO GTVs year 1984

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mot history
Pass percent:64.69%
(The average a petrol ALFA ROMEO GTV year 1984 passes without issue)
Based on:405 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment53
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|28
Registration plate lamp issues22
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort10
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Rear brake binding7
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Registration plate issues5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached top ball joint split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Indicator switch faulty will not hold in right position |1.4.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases over rear axle |6.1.2 |a||1
Front Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Indicator switch inoperative for offside indicator |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Rear Passenger`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.6 |a| |i||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced |4.2.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated |5.1.3 |b| |i||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Indicator switch faulty operation |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Centre Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire carb |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Central Front Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Inner brake disc contaminated by oil face |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch rear |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch front |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill |5.2.6|1
Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing split pin missing o/s/f lower ball joint |2.1.3 |d||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing Track rod end |2.2.C.1g|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front floor/jacking point |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth |3.1.5|1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened split |3.5.1e|1
Headlamp not working on main beam both |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Brake hose damaged1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1

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