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S218 UEL

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,401 mi
Last recorded114,401 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 UEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 114,401 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 112,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 109,354 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 108,401 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 107,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 106,641 miles

Handbrake just met requirements 16%

Pass 5 Jul 2019 105,762 miles

Handbrake just met requirements 16%

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,268 miles

Handbrake efficiency just met requirements 16%

Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,640 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 103,066 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 101,579 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 101,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 99,382 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 99,346 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

hand brake caliper levers do not return to stops

Pass 14 Feb 2011 97,759 miles

Alternator WARNING light on

Pass 9 Feb 2010 94,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 94,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 84,887 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 82,906 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 78,760 miles

slight damage to offside front indicator lens

Pass 26 Jan 2006 73,955 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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S218 UEL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S218 UEL, 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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S218 UEL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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