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S74 NSB

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests30 (14 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

148,826 mi
Last recorded148,826 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 NSB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 16 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 148,826 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 142,848 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 142,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

floors starting to show signs of corrosion

front exhaust rubber broken but system still supported

Pass 8 Sep 2020 139,756 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 139,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to shock absorber retaining clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 138,849 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 138,834 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill joining floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 137,205 miles

Exhaust blowing from center section

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Control arm rose joint has play but not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 137,204 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 133,536 miles

Oil leak ()

air bag light intermittent

Fail 14 Oct 2016 133,521 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 130,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Sill Covers Fitted To Outer Sills

Fail 13 Jul 2015 130,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Sill Covers Fitted To Outer Sills

Pass 5 Jun 2014 124,316 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on alternator

water leak radiator poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2014 124,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak on alternator

water leak radiator poor condition

Pass 29 May 2013 115,774 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox noisy

Fail 28 May 2013 115,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant bottle empty

Fail 23 Apr 2013 114,300 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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)

off side rear tyre starting to feather on the inner edge

some underbody corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 29 May 2012 111,678 miles

Oil leak

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 25 May 2012 111,621 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2011 107,101 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking 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)

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

major engine oil leak

Fail 18 May 2011 107,083 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

major engine oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 107,068 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 107,068 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

Fail 26 Feb 2011 107,043 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

air bag warning light on

nearside hand brake cable not secured correctly (very close to coil spring)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 91,984 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slighnt play in adjustable steering column

Fail 21 Jul 2008 91,873 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slighnt play in adjustable steering column

Fail 16 Jun 2008 91,479 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)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

airbag lamp on

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2006 66,491 miles

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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S74 NSB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 S74 NSB, 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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S74 NSB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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