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S35 KKO

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

184,436 mi
Last recorded184,436 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 KKO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 184,436 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion throughout suspensión components

Fail 28 Mar 2025 184,436 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill is not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2021 183,376 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 183,373 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle miss firing and has major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded through out (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 181,499 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 180,548 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 180,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2017 173,624 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 173,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 164,186 miles

floorpans slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake hoses perished

Fail 6 Sep 2013 153,410 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 153,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 144,489 miles

slight crcked windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2012 144,488 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

windscreen cracked on edge of swept area

Pass 6 Feb 2010 142,832 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 142,832 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 131,006 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 119,221 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 119,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 106,644 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 106,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 86,715 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 86,610 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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S35 KKO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S35 KKO, 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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S35 KKO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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