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S629 FMW

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,970 mi
Last recorded148,970 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS629 FMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 148,970 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 148,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust rubbers perished

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S inner and outer sill corrdoded

N/S/F outer cv gaitor perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 147,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 147,147 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 143,659 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,057 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 127,057 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 122,103 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 120,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 117,392 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 117,390 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

air bag / srs light is on....

Fail 28 Aug 2012 111,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag / srs light is on....

Pass 13 Sep 2011 105,512 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 105,512 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 99,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,939 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,467 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,777 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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S629 FMW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S629 FMW, 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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S629 FMW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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