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S351 PBK

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,883 mi
Last recorded71,883 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 PBK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 71,883 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 71,716 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,901 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

os headlamp beam pattern slightly dull

Fail 28 Oct 2009 64,901 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

os headlamp beam pattern slightly dull

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,649 miles

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

corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2007 41,959 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

nearside front indicator/sidelight lense broken

Fail 15 Oct 2007 41,937 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

nearside front indicator/sidelight lense broken

Fail 22 Sep 2006 37,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f lens broken not affecting side/indiactor

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,898 miles

n/s/f lens broken not affecting side/indiactor

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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S351 PBK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S351 PBK, 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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S351 PBK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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