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S737 CTA

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,451 mi
Last recorded128,451 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 CTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2011 128,451 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jan 2011 128,451 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn

Roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 124,007 miles

O/s/f seat does not tilt

Fail 15 Jan 2010 123,975 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f seat does not tilt

Pass 12 Jan 2009 117,225 miles

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

O/s/f seat does not tilt

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 112,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

radiator core disintegrating

Pass 14 Jan 2008 112,426 miles

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

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

radiator core disintegrating

Pass 12 Jan 2007 102,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2007 102,941 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2006 92,372 miles

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

new brake pads fitted front and rear allow to bed in. †

Fail 11 Jan 2006 92,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Alfa Romeo Gtv reliability report

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S737 CTA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S737 CTA, 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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S737 CTA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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