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S237 BJK

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

122,176 mi
Last recorded122,176 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 BJK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 122,176 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 122,176 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 122,174 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Subframe supports corroded

Side skirts fitted at time of test

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion to inner sills both sides and boot floor

Pass 2 Jun 2025 121,949 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2025 121,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower subframe support mount has some rust

Pass 10 Aug 2020 120,851 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 120,368 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cv boot perished

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 119,322 miles

Nearside Front jacking point damaged

Offside Front jacking point damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2018 119,322 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front jacking point damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front jacking point damaged

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,825 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 117,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking On top of engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,714 miles

Rear both tyres out of shape

Fail 9 Jan 2016 116,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear both tyres out of shape

Pass 31 Jan 2015 113,533 miles

OSR tyre slightly out of shape

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 113,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre slightly out of shape

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 112,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 108,678 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 108,670 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 103,715 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 103,714 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 94,824 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 93,624 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 93,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 84,037 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 83,884 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 74,593 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 74,593 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,664 miles

parking brake effort just within limits may need an overhaul of the system

Fail 16 Nov 2006 67,603 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 59,601 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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S237 BJK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 S237 BJK, 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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S237 BJK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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