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S698 GHW

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,390 mi
Last recorded142,390 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 GHW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 142,390 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 141,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 140,042 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 137,659 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 135,434 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 135,430 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 128,932 miles

corrosion to sill in none prescribed area

Pass 29 Feb 2016 109,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 18,315 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 98,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre section coroded

n/s sill coroded

o/s/ sill corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,124 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 95,124 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 90,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,635 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 84,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,991 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,765 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear springs and spring pans rusty.

front brake discs rusty.

n/n/r wheel badge loose

Fail 26 Feb 2010 72,765 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear springs and spring pans rusty.

front brake discs rusty.

n/n/r wheel badge loose

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,370 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,942 miles

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing, may requirer attention in the near future.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,446 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 40,749 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 40,621 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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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S698 GHW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S698 GHW, 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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S698 GHW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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