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S450 EDK

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,536 mi
Last recorded115,536 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 EDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 115,536 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 115,526 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 114,678 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 114,676 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,009 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 110,078 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 107,836 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,338 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 102,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,498 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,278 miles

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

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

o/s driveshaft inner gaitor split

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Apr 2010 91,921 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 91,901 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 89,991 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 89,972 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight play in steering rack mounts also causing knocking noise

Pass 28 Jun 2007 78,248 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 78,245 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 67,078 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 67,078 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S450 EDK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S450 EDK, 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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S450 EDK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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