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S496 AAG

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,510 mi
Last recorded103,510 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 AAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 103,510 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

inner sills corroded nearside and offside

Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,120 miles

Advancing underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 102,307 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 102,302 miles

Central Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 101,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 101,054 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 101,043 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,439 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 19 Feb 2021 100,427 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,403 miles

underside of vehicle corroding due to being not used

Fail 19 Dec 2019 99,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroding due to being not used

Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,045 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 94,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe gasket (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,450 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 86,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking pipe to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

engine management light on

ns/f brake binding very slightly

numerous cuts on ns/f tyre outer sidewall (not to cords)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 86,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

airbag light on

engine management light on

ns/f brake binding very slightly

numerous cuts on ns/f tyre outer sidewall (not to cords)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 83,560 miles

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

rear brake discs piited and worn

Fail 10 Jun 2010 83,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake discs piited and worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,843 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 77,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 56,132 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 53,606 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,606 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,016 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,798 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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S496 AAG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S496 AAG, 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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S496 AAG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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