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S62 RVG

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,111 mi
Last recorded122,111 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 RVG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 122,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 120,315 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 120,315 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 117,092 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 117,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 114,149 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 114,144 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2006 107,612 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 107,612 miles

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

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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S62 RVG is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S62 RVG, 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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S62 RVG is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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