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S116 BNS

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,100 mi
Last recorded102,100 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 BNS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,100 miles

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

handbrake cable offside rear bracket broken

signs of brake fluid nearside front brake pipe to brake hose (no leaks found)

underside rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2012 102,100 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Airbag warning lamp on

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 100,622 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 98,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 98,373 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 94,383 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 94,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,055 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 91,055 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 86,747 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 82,576 miles

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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S116 BNS 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 63.6%.

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 S116 BNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S116 BNS registered?

S116 BNS is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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