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D88 SGJ

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,495 mi
Last recorded23,495 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD88 SGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 23,495 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 73,352 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,606 miles

clutch anti-slip rubber missing.

nearside front brake hose cracked.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,945 miles

front exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,104 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 70,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 69,028 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 64,959 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,526 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D88 SGJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D88 SGJ, 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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What year was D88 SGJ registered?

D88 SGJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is D88 SGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D88 SGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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