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S707 CGT

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,792 mi
Last recorded143,792 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 CGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2015 143,792 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 143,792 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 141,518 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 128,659 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 125,476 miles

air bag light on

anti roll bar link bushes pershing

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 4 Apr 2012 125,476 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

anti roll bar link bushes pershing

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2011 115,418 miles

rear shocker bushes pershing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust rubbers perishing

front anti roll bar link bushes pershing

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2011 115,418 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust rubbers perishing

front anti roll bar link bushes pershing

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear shocker bushes pershing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 107,199 miles

both front discs slight lipped

nearside front brake hose pearishing

Fail 27 Mar 2010 107,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front discs slight lipped

nearside front brake hose pearishing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 98,991 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 98,991 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm bushes perishing

near side front tyre on legal limit

off side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,987 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 82,933 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 81,536 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 81,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 77,367 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 77,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

covers over outer sills

covers over steering rack gators

slight damp patch over near side rear shocker

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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S707 CGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S707 CGT, 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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S707 CGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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