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S519 TYC

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

207,675 mi
Last recorded207,675 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS519 TYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 207,675 miles

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pads lows

nearside front link rod has slight play

nearside front screen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

offside rear link rod has slight play

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 May 2018 207,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake pads lows

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front link rod has slight play

nearside front screen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

offside rear link rod has slight play

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2018 207,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 207,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

front brake discs have slight surface corrosion

front brake pads getting low

nearside windscreen cracked out of swept area

slight oil leak

steering column top bearing/bush has slight play

Fail 14 Apr 2015 207,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting close to wear bars

both rear brake efforts weak

front brake discs have slight surface corrosion

front brake pads getting low

front exhaust joints from down pipes have slight leak of gasses

nearside windscreen cracked out of swept area

rear brake discs have surface corrosion

slight oil leak

steering column top bearing/bush has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2009 207,621 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 207,604 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 207,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 201,832 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 156,720 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 156,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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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S519 TYC is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S519 TYC, 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 S519 TYC registered?

S519 TYC is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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