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S10 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

58,317 mi
Last recorded58,317 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 58,317 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 58,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 56,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,851 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 55,836 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,573 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 55,309 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 55,181 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion throughout under body

offside front tyre outer side wall deteriorating and splitting

park brake just passed on performance

Fail 17 Feb 2018 55,170 miles

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

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

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

corrosion throughout under body

offside front tyre outer side wall deteriorating and splitting

Fail 21 Oct 2017 55,113 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front lower strap/plate holed corroded

Nearside Front wiper split

corrosion through out under body suspension components

engine cover-under trays fitted

front & rear coil springs corroded unable to fully see rear coil springs

low effort on rear brakes park brake just passed

Pass 15 Oct 2016 55,033 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

o/s and n/s floors slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch outer skin slightly corroded

plastic covers on outer sills

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2016 55,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front sub frame slightly corroded

o/s and n/s floors slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch outer skin slightly corroded

plastic covers on outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front subframe slightly corroded

plastic covers on outer sills unable to inspect

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 54,433 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to outer sills

front sub frame slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,894 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s floors slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded but unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers

o/s/r suspension arm bush has slight free play

Fail 22 Aug 2014 53,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s floors slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded but unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers

o/s/r suspension arm bush has slight free play

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate cracked

slight play in osr bottom suspension arm bush

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,600 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 51,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,622 miles

Excess travel in hand brake

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,625 miles

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

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

exaust blowing at rear box clamp

excess handbrake travel

Fail 17 Aug 2007 44,625 miles

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

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

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

exaust blowing at rear box clamp

excess handbrake travel

Pass 14 Aug 2006 41,062 miles

Rear registration plate is cracked.

Fail 14 Aug 2006 41,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate is cracked.

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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S10 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 S10 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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S10 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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