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S769 DFC

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,630 mi
Last recorded106,630 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS769 DFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,630 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,002 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 105,120 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 105,182 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 102,185 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 97,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 92,206 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 92,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 81,433 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,433 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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S769 DFC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S769 DFC, 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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S769 DFC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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