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S189 VHJ

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,849 mi
Last recorded125,849 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 VHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 125,849 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 125,540 miles

215/45R17

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 125,328 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS ARE CRACKED

FRONT FOG LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING ?

Pass 9 May 2017 124,940 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 124,708 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRE BROKEN

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 124,410 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 14 Jul 2014 121,862 miles

215/45R17

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE FITTED GOING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION - DRILLED & GROOVED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 111,966 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE CORRODED ON INSIDE

Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,449 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 101,373 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 101,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 86,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 75,262 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,456 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,858 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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S189 VHJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S189 VHJ, 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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S189 VHJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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