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S362 KBA

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,789 mi
Last recorded138,789 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS362 KBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 138,789 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 138,788 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008
Fail 8 Apr 2008 132,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 124,392 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 124,392 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 114,697 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 114,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2005 105,429 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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S362 KBA 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 S362 KBA, 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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S362 KBA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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