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S237 TCV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,089 mi
Last recorded117,089 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 TCV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 117,089 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 116,999 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front floor pan corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside steering rack gaiter covered in oil

parking brake efficiency only just met 16% minimum requirement 16%

Pass 30 Nov 2023 116,393 miles

Nearside Front Jacking Point Slightly Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking Point Slightly Damaged

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2023 116,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking Point Slightly Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking Point Slightly Damaged

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,661 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2022 114,642 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2021 113,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,304 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,987 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,610 miles

Nearside Front nearside front fog lamp inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 111,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 106,792 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 106,792 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 100,593 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,679 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 96,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,848 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 85,287 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 77,613 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 77,562 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,461 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 TCV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S237 TCV, 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 S237 TCV registered?

S237 TCV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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