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S475 OCW

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

114,733 mi
Last recorded114,733 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 OCW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 114,733 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 114,714 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 111,116 miles

Offside Front seat belt fluffing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs corroded slightly

exhaust leaking slightly

n/s/f indicator partially obscured by number plate

rear brake ferules corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 111,106 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 94w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides floor to sills at seat belts (6.1.B.2)

drivers door bottom hinge loose

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

all brake discs corroded and worn

all tyres cracking in tread

both front exhaust flexis deteriorating

both rear brake flexi ferals corroded

free play hand brake and o/s/r caliper lever staying on

front screen marked

most exhaust rubbers splitting

oil cooler leaking oil

slight fluffing drivers seatbelt

Pass 20 Jan 2015 104,133 miles

F Subframe & underside corroded

F Subframe stiffening panels corroded N/S Holed 3 Bolt fixing at subframe

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F & O/S/R Tyres badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil cooler leaking & pipes corroded

Screen scored

Fail 15 Jan 2015 104,066 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

F Subframe & underside corroded

F Subframe stiffening panels corroded N/S Holed 3 Bolt fixing at subframe

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F & O/S/R Tyres badly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil cooler leaking & pipes corroded

Screen scored

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,727 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r brakes been hot, worn and slight bind

o/s caliper handbrake lever sticking on slightly

o/s door inner handle requires adjustment

sills slightly damaged

slight corrosion on floor, front subframe and fuel lines

slight cracking in cv boots

slight play in steering colunm

slight twist in o/s/f brake flexible

slight wear in front lower suspension arms

Fail 6 Jan 2014 99,633 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front exhaust flexi pipes deteriorated

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

both sills damaged

floor and front subframe corroded

floor and fuel lines corroded

front screen marked

oil cooler damp and pipes corroded

play steering colunm

rear pads low

slight cracking n/s inner and o/s outer drive shaft boots

slight dampness steering rack

slight fluffing o/s/f seatbelt

slight twist o/s/f brake flexi

Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,286 miles

F Sub frame corroded & floor corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Screen scored borderline pass

Fail 12 Jan 2013 96,285 miles

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

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

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

F Sub frame corroded & floor corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hand brake cable gaitors split

N/S/F Tyre on wear limit

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil cooler pipes corroded

Screen scored borderline pass

Pass 7 Jan 2012 93,056 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 15 May 2010 87,169 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2010 87,169 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2009 83,209 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Fail 15 May 2009 83,191 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Feb 2008 80,300 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 80,256 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2006 76,477 miles

engine stabiliser excessively worn †

Fail 15 Nov 2006 76,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine stabiliser excessively worn †

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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S475 OCW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S475 OCW, 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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S475 OCW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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