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S709 DYG

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,777 mi
Last recorded123,777 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 DYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 123,777 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 123,762 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre stop lights faded

damage to o/s & n/s front outer sills

noise from engine

o/s/f brake hose mark on outer rubber covering

rear service brake low effort

slight imbalance front brakes

travel to park brake

various oil leaks

Fail 12 Aug 2011 120,725 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre stop lights faded

damage to o/s & n/s front outer sills

noise from engine

o/s/f brake hose mark on outer rubber covering

rear service brake low effort

slight imbalance front brakes

travel to park brake

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2010 116,546 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 110,128 miles

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

air warning light is on indicating a fault

Pass 15 Aug 2008 102,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 99,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 95,783 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 95,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear parking brake cable supporting brackets broken

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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S709 DYG is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S709 DYG, 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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S709 DYG is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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