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F8 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

60,058 mi
Last recorded60,058 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 60,058 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 59,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 59,189 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,806 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,304 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 56,390 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

tread stepped on both rear tyres

Fail 12 Apr 2019 55,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

tread stepped on both rear tyres

Pass 3 May 2018 55,375 miles

Some inner edge wear- front tyres

Fail 3 May 2018 55,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Some inner edge wear- front tyres

Pass 4 May 2017 54,962 miles

Low effort from parking brakes and rear foot brakes, both sides

Some brake pipe/s previously greased, presume corrosion

Fail 4 May 2017 54,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Low effort from parking brakes and rear foot brakes, both sides

Some brake pipe/s previously greased, presume corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,727 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 73,752 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,228 miles

Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion?

Low effort?- both sides rear foot brake

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 53,228 miles

Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion?

Low effort?- both sides rear foot brake

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 52,949 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

passenger airbag turned off

rear suspension arms corroded

slight play o/s/r suspension

Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 51,451 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 51,440 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,088 miles

long parking brake travel

rear discs corroded

rear service brake weak

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,039 miles

o/s/f brake flexible spliting

Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,912 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 48,912 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,449 miles

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

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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F8 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F8 GTV, 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 F8 GTV registered?

F8 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is F8 GTV safe to buy?

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