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S194 VBU

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,489 mi
Last recorded75,489 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 VBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2014 75,489 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust rear box incomplete

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,616 miles

exhaust tail pipe and hanger corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 73,763 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,824 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 71,786 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,296 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 70,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,380 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 63,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 26 Jan 2006 57,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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S194 VBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc 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 S194 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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S194 VBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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