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S5 NRT

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

73,307 mi
Last recorded73,307 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 NRT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 73,307 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 72,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,911 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 70,911 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,008 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,879 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heavily under sealed

Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,632 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine top stabilizer bracket rubber bush torn

suspension components rusty in several places

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 29 Oct 2019 65,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine top stabilizer bracket rubber bush torn

suspension components rusty in several places

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,748 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 60,785 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,492 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN INSIDE EDGES

Fail 9 Nov 2016 57,488 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN INSIDE EDGES

Both front discs corroded

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 55,157 miles

Both front tyres worn out inside edges

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)

parking brake only just met requirement

slight noise n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,155 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 52,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 48,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear suspension bump stops are loose

nearside door mirror is insecure

Fail 1 Nov 2013 48,578 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear suspension bump stops are loose

nearside door mirror is insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,914 miles

Both rear tyres on limit

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,989 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,184 miles

n/s/rear tyre on limit o/s/rear tyre close to limit o/s/front outer sill damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2010 42,184 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/rear tyre on limit o/s/rear tyre close to limit o/s/front outer sill damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,862 miles

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

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

slight fluid leak around steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2009 38,861 miles

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

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)

slight fluid leak around steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,302 miles

o/s/front outer sill damaged both front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,410 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 21,794 miles

Fliud leak on offside front .

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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S5 NRT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S5 NRT, 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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S5 NRT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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