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S312 KDM

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,152 mi
Last recorded109,152 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 KDM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 109,152 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance o/s/f lens (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 109,149 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance o/s (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated front damage (6.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,528 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 105,049 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 105,049 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,832 miles

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

OSF fog light lense broken

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 96,978 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 92,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,129 miles

hand brake requires attention

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,915 miles

both outer sills / edges damaged or have been jacked on

washer bottle and or piping leaking but washers supplying sufficient water to screen

Fail 14 Apr 2009 85,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

both outer sills damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2008 85,087 miles

both outer sills badly damaged at front jacking points ---- front floors showing signs of corrosion ---- exhaust corroding in various places and minor blows

Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,564 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 82,564 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 77,313 miles

handbrake travel close to maximum

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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S312 KDM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S312 KDM, 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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S312 KDM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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