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S410 VEL

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS410 VEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 92,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has surface rust and has sill covers

Fail 18 Sep 2019 92,858 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has surface rust and has plastic sill covers

Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,261 miles

sill covers fitted, under body and front subframe has surface rust.

Fail 24 Aug 2018 92,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

sill covers fitted, under body and front subframe has surface rust.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,861 miles

surface rust and sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 89,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

hand brake cable over adjusted, both sides caliper levers not resting on stops.

surface rust and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

sill covers fitted and vehicle has surface rust

Fail 15 Jul 2016 87,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

sill covers fitted and vehicle has surface rust

Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,914 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2015 83,903 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2014 81,293 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant rad in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2014 81,278 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant rad in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,618 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 77,597 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,431 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers worn/perrished

front tyres worn on inner edges

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 30 Mar 2012 74,431 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

exhaust system in poor condition corroded and blowing in various places

front anti roll bar drop link rubbers worn/perrished

front tyres worn on inner edges

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 2 Apr 2011 70,577 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated and blowing at front pipe and middle section to rear blowing

front antiroll bar drop link bushes cracked/perrished no freeplay

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

handbrake travel

headertank cap has been leaking previously

Fail 1 Apr 2011 70,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated and blowing at front pipe and middle section to rear blowing

front antiroll bar drop link bushes cracked/perrished no freeplay

general corrosion to vehicle underbody

handbrake travel

headertank cap has been leaking previously

Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front to rear metal fuel pipes lightly coroaded

front wipers slightly smearing screan

Fail 26 Mar 2010 66,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front to rear metal fuel pipes lightly coroaded

front wipers slightly smearing screan

o/s/r inner brake pad fitted incorectly

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,295 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 54,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,050 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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S410 VEL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 S410 VEL, 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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S410 VEL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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