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S440 ETV

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,406 mi
Last recorded123,406 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 ETV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 123,406 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 123,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER DOG LEG BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,849 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 113,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,580 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 103,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,300 miles

Corrosion under car

Exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 79,471 miles

centre exhaust rusty.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 76,021 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 75,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,780 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,676 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 67,674 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,932 miles

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

advise - efficiency of righthand handbrake down slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,819 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 49,802 miles

handbrake slightly binding on nearside

Fail 14 Nov 2005 49,568 miles

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

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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S440 ETV is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 85,224 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 S440 ETV, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S440 ETV is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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