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S271 EHC

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

109,609 mi
Last recorded109,609 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 EHC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 109,609 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 109,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 3 Sep 2011 104,865 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 104,861 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 100,125 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 100,125 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 99,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,064 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 89,887 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 80,787 miles

N/S Outersill damaged not within 12" of any prescribed area

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 80,787 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S Outersill damaged not within 12" of any prescribed area

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 72,296 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 72,191 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,048 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 68,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2006 67,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front 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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S271 EHC is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 85,224 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 S271 EHC, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S271 EHC is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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