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A5 WKS

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,630 mi
Last recorded58,630 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 WKS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 58,630 miles

rear seats removed and buckles not located

Fail 24 Oct 2023 58,621 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats removed and buckles not located

Pass 27 Oct 2022 57,646 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 57,640 miles

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 55,541 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop damage

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear stop bump not attached

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil filler cap missing

Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,874 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 52,706 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 51,219 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 51,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn and close to legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2016 49,785 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2016 49,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no rear seat (seat remooved)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,433 miles

*** Engine oil level on minimum ***

Rear seats not present at time of test. associated items, inc. seat belts, not inspected

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 40,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

*** Engine oil level on minimum ***

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats not present at time of test. associated items, inc. seat belts, not inspected

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,468 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 36,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,701 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 31,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,765 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front coil springs in poor condition

rear coil springs in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 23,185 miles

Rear seat has been removed, no rear seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,830 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 19,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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A5 WKS is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A5 WKS, 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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A5 WKS is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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