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M888 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

100,444 mi
Last recorded100,444 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 100,444 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer both outer sill damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2026 100,440 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer both outer sills damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2025 99,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 rear of a front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake reaching min 16%

underside corroded eg floor /inner wings etc

various oil leaks

Fail 19 Feb 2025 99,571 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one rear of front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake reaching min efficiency (16%)

slight corrosion floor

various oil leaks

Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,468 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 98,468 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s and n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation o/s/r and n/s/r (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 97,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on floor/sills

Fail 18 Nov 2022 97,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack insecure bolt (s) loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 at rear compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective missing (3rd from last box) & front rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported caliper to flexible clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil cooler area/cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bolts missing from tunnel and chassis to front subframe plates

slight corrosion underside, both sills damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,183 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 95,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front radiator cross member corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 95,637 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front radiator cross member corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 95,518 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 95,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,372 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 93,581 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 93,581 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 93,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 10 May 2013 81,696 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s sill damage

Fail 10 May 2013 81,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s & n/s sill damage

Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking within the tread pattern

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre cracking within the tread pattern

Offside rear tyre cracking within the tread pattern

Pass 4 Aug 2009 74,396 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 74,396 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 74,382 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 74,380 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 73,913 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 73,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M888 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 M888 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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M888 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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