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S553 UWA

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,299 mi
Last recorded157,299 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 UWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 157,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 155,240 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 155,235 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 154,710 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 154,692 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.9% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 152,664 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 152,617 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 152,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 134,278 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres worn unevenly 205/50/16 toyo

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion at middle joint

gear lever loose

n/s number plate bulb dull

oil leak front of engine ?

slight corrosion n/s/f b pipe to caliper

slight corrosion o/s inner wing abs wire insecure

slight play in steering rack

slight play steering column

very slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing ?

fuel hose starting to split

Fail 27 Apr 2011 134,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

air bag light on

both front tyres worn on inner edges and low in tread

both rear tyres worn unevenly 205/50/16 toyo

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion at middle joint

gear lever loose

n/s number plate bulb dull

n/s/f fog lamp broken

oil leak front of engine ?

slight corrosion n/s/f b pipe to caliper

slight corrosion o/s inner wing abs wire insecure

slight play in steering rack

slight play steering column

very slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing ?

fuel hose starting to split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 114,249 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

hand brake lever on calipier not returning to stop on n/s+o/s

Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,367 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 97,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 83,704 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 83,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 81,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front sill lips dented/damaged

fuel line corroded

some play/movement felt in offside track rod end

some/slight corrosion on floor/sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,294 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY TWISTED

SEE OLD ADVISORY SHEET

Fail 5 Feb 2007 73,263 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN

REAR BRAKES LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN STEERING RACK END BALL JOINTS

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

Pass 14 Feb 2006 64,070 miles

205/50/16 V both fronts worn on inner edges reccomend tracking

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both bump stops loose inside springs at rear

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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S553 UWA is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S553 UWA, 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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S553 UWA is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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