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S78 CCE

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,839 mi
Last recorded64,839 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 CCE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2009 64,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 622,337 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2008 62,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,901 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Feb 2006 51,930 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2006 51,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear lower suspension arms corroded

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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S78 CCE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S78 CCE, 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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What year was S78 CCE registered?

S78 CCE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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