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S290 SHL

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,758 mi
Last recorded62,758 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 SHL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 62,758 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant level low

Pass 4 Oct 2014 62,307 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 62,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 61,728 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,728 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 61,030 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 60,273 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 57,148 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 16,102 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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S290 SHL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S290 SHL, 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 S290 SHL registered?

S290 SHL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S290 SHL safe to buy?

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