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S533 KGC

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,555 mi
Last recorded50,555 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 KGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,555 miles

Air bag light stays on

Rear light strip cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2011 50,544 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Air bag light stays on

Rear light strip cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,660 miles

air bag light on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside handbrake low on reading

Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,733 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 38,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s washer spraying everywhere but on windscreen.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,897 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 22 Oct 2008 35,897 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

airbag light on

Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,230 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 29,783 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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S533 KGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc 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 S533 KGC, 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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S533 KGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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