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S485 GBW

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,968 mi
Last recorded102,968 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 GBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 102,968 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 102,968 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 96,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,619 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,468 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,482 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,951 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 57,664 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,038 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,718 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,068 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 41,174 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 41,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,308 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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S485 GBW is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S485 GBW, 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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What year was S485 GBW registered?

S485 GBW is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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