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S578 EGP

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,720 mi
Last recorded81,720 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 EGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 81,720 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 81,697 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 81,696 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 81,696 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 81,672 miles

Coolant below minimum

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 May 2018 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Front exhaust section support rubber missing. (7.1.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective Airbag light illuminated indicating problem (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working Drivers side stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant below minimum

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,357 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,820 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone creaking

Fail 19 Jun 2015 80,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/f lower wishbone creaking

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,401 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 80,396 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s/f brake hoses starting to crack

slight play from steering wheel

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,134 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 61,710 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS INSECURE

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 61,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS INSECURE

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,601 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2006 48,209 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 48,097 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

parking brake ON minimum efficiency ( 16 % ) †20% imbalance on front brakes ( limit 25% ) .

Pass 23 Nov 2005 41,372 miles

O/S/F brake disc, inner face in poor condition.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S578 EGP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S578 EGP, 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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S578 EGP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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