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S316 VBU

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,332 mi
Last recorded86,332 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 VBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,332 miles

Both front lower suspension arm have slight play in bushes

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 78,893 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)

both rear tyres cracking and perrishing also slightly out of shape

offside park brake return spring missing

various areas of corrosion

various brake pipes corroded / deterioated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,264 miles

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

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

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

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

various points of corosion but none excessive

Fail 9 Jul 2013 77,264 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

various other points of corrosion but none excessive

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,947 miles

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

nearside front tyre VERY worn on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,339 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,765 miles

Drivers seat does not tilt forwards allowing rear seat entry and exit

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

O/S/F indicator/side light lamp unit has a cracked lens but it doesn't effect light output at this stage

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 61,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Drivers seat does not tilt forwards allowing rear seat entry and exit

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

O/S/F indicator/side light lamp unit has a cracked lens but it doesn't effect light output at this stage

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,188 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,481 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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S316 VBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S316 VBU, 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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S316 VBU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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