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S205 BVL

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,826 mi
Last recorded80,826 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 BVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2016 80,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,777 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,866 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,846 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 73,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 69,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,717 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 10 Jun 2009 62,203 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,450 miles

deterioration to inner face on front brake discs

Pass 6 Apr 2007 39,202 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE

N/S NUMBER PLATE COVER MISSING

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT & WORN ON EDGES

Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,636 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 33,630 miles

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

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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S205 BVL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S205 BVL, 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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S205 BVL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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