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S842 JBA

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,045 mi
Last recorded113,045 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 JBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 113,045 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2016 108,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2015 102,269 miles

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

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

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

suspen sion arms corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 98,588 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

slight damage to os mirror but not affecting the view to the rear

Pass 15 Feb 2012 98,513 miles

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

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

fron discs corroded

front pads getting low

Fail 9 Feb 2012 98,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

fron discs corroded

front pads getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,086 miles

front near side brake disc showing signs of wear

near side front tyre wearting on inner edges

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edges

off side front brake disc showing signs of wear

off side front tyre wearing on inner edges

rear near side brake disc showing signs of pitting and scoring

rear off side brake disc showing signs of pitting and scoring

Fail 25 Nov 2010 86,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front near side brake disc showing signs of wear

near side front tyre wearting on inner edges

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edges

off side front brake disc showing signs of wear

off side front tyre wearing on inner edges

rear near side brake disc showing signs of pitting and scoring

rear off side brake disc showing signs of pitting and scoring

Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,694 miles

n/s/f brake disc showing sign ofwear

o/s/fbrake disc showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,104 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 59,106 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,017 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,225 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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S842 JBA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S842 JBA, 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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S842 JBA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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