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S524 RDD

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

White Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,307 mi
Last recorded105,307 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 RDD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 105,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 105,307 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,753 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 17 Feb 2011 97,752 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2010 95,261 miles

flexible exhaust pipe has repair.

osf flexi hose starting to crack

Pass 10 Aug 2009 88,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 84,482 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 80,463 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 73,851 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 73,851 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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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S524 RDD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in White with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S524 RDD, 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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S524 RDD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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