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S665 FGP

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,492 mi
Last recorded116,492 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 FGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 116,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 113,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear handbrake levers not returning fully on calipers

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,976 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear handbrake levers not returning fully on calipers

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

various oil leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2012 113,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear handbrake levers not returning fully on calipers

front brake discs worn

nail in nearside front tyre and balding inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm with further wear to edges

offside rear wheel has a slightly distorted rim

various oil leaks

Pass 29 Jun 2011 108,464 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 108,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 104,073 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2010 104,072 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 96,250 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 89,934 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,619 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 65,027 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 65,027 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 57,221 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 57,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S665 FGP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S665 FGP, 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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S665 FGP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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