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S807 EKO

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,505 mi
Last recorded89,505 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS807 EKO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 89,505 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 89,415 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe support bracket bolt missing

Offside Front Subframe support bracket bolt missing

Fail 30 Mar 2021 89,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe support bracket bolt missing

Offside Front Subframe support bracket bolt missing

Pass 12 May 2020 88,945 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 88,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,908 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 86,750 miles

Central Front exhaust down pipe slight leak of gases

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Nearside Rear brake performance low

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,553 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 86,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 81,410 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 81,409 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 81,373 miles

engine stabiliser bush worn, rear wishbone bump stops broken away

Pass 14 Sep 2007 78,201 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,588 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 69,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake pipes corroded †

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded † †

Rear suspension arm bushes worn †

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges †

Pass 25 Jul 2005 66,114 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 66,045 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S807 EKO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 88,785 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 S807 EKO, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S807 EKO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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