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S190 VBU

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,479 mi
Last recorded62,479 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 VBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,340 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 62,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,578 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 57,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,651 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,153 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 43,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front inner discs corroded

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 13 Jul 2009 40,048 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 40,047 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,936 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,727 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 31,529 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 30,221 miles

Offside Inner Front 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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S190 VBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S190 VBU, 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 S190 VBU registered?

S190 VBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S190 VBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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