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1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

103,944 mi
Last recorded103,944 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BAD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 103,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all suspension corroded

both sills damaged

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2026 103,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all suspension corroded

both sills damaged

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2025 102,348 miles

Both sills damaged

General corrosion to all suspension

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2025 102,348 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both sills damaged

General corrosion to all suspension

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 102,204 miles

All discs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front subframe corroded

General corrosion to all suspension

Pass 5 May 2023 101,964 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gear selector stiff

Fail 3 May 2023 101,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gear selector stiff

Pass 24 May 2021 96,568 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 96,346 miles

Both front springs corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 96,093 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,431 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 94,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Injection warning lamp indicates an electrical fault with the engine

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Inner rack end has play in a ball joint

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,977 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

ac compressor covered in dye..

general rust over underside of vehicle..

o/s/f checkstrap does not hold door..

o/s/r bearing slightly noisy on rotation..

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,313 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/o/s/ outter sill sight damage at sill line

slight oil leak pos g/box or sump

Fail 3 Jun 2013 93,312 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/o/s/ outter sill sight damage at sill line

slight oil leak pos g/box or sump

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,164 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 89,687 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 89,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON ENG LIGHT ON==NS INNER CV BOOT SPLIT REQ NEW

Pass 26 May 2010 83,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside floor to sill area corroded

nearside floor to sill area corroded

Fail 25 May 2010 83,812 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside floor to sill area corroded

nearside floor to sill area corroded

Fail 19 May 2010 83,795 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 80,498 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 80,496 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

OSF ABS RING CORRODED==AIR BAG LIGHT ON==FR SUSP SOFT

Pass 11 Jun 2008 75,442 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 75,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FR IND GOING WHITE==NO PLATES POOR==FR DISCS/REAR DISCS CORRODING==AIR CON DYE AROUND COMPRESSOR==OSF WISH BUSH PERISHED==AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Jun 2007 74,681 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 74,680 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REQ TRACKING==PLAY/WEAR IN NSR SISP BALL JOINTS==REAR SPRINGS/SHOCKS SOFT/WEAK==AIR BAG LIGHT ON==

Pass 26 May 2006 69,588 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 69,572 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 64,383 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 64,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

AIR BAG SLIP RING NOISY==PLASTIC SILL COVERS==BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN==FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING EDGES==

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR DISCSWORN +PITTED/REAR PADS APPEAR LOW==SLIGHT WEAR IN ALL 4 REAR WISHBONE TOP BUSHES

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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B4 BAD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B4 BAD, 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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B4 BAD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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