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S714 KVV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,083 mi
Last recorded108,083 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 KVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 108,083 miles

Condition of outer sills not visible (covers fitted)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both offside gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated but system secure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn or mounting (2.1.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 108,059 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Condition of outer sills not visible (covers fitted)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both offside gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated but system secure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn or mounting (2.1.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 105,415 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges of tread

front number plate damaged

slight play to n/s/r droplink

slight play to o/s/f droplink

Fail 28 May 2014 105,415 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges of tread

front number plate damaged

slight play to n/s/r droplink

slight play to o/s/f droplink

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,244 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot deteriorating.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 95,160 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light on.

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot deteriorating.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,979 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage/distortion to o/s/r inner road wheel.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

o/s/f inner drive boot starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s+n/s/f wishbone bushes.

play in steering colum/top bearing.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 82,927 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage/distortion to o/s/r inner road wheel.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

o/s/f inner drive boot starting to deteriorate.

play in o/s+n/s/f wishbone bushes.

play in steering colum/top bearing.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,593 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 74,388 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,533 miles

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

handbrake close to full travel.

minor leaks around front pipe/flexible exhausts.

o/s+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.

play in top steering colum/bearing.

slight damage/distortion to o/s/r inner road wheels.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 63,314 miles

Grease on offside outer CV boot, possibly Waxoyl.

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

Nearside front shock gaitor split.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,977 miles

Boith rear bump stops deteriorated

Front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2007 56,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Boith rear bump stops deteriorated

Front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,552 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 49,552 miles

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

both rear brake discs moderatly corroded,and rear pads look low (suggest wheels removed and full inspection carried out.)

front number plate cracked.

n/s/f inner cv boot split allwing ingress of water.

radiator in poor condition.

sill covers fitted to vehicle,therfore restricting full inspection.

small stone chip in windscreen.

surface corrosion on various parts of underside of vehicle .(suggest atteded to!!!)

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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S714 KVV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S714 KVV, 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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S714 KVV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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