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S858 JKP

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

82,375 mi
Last recorded82,375 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 JKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 82,375 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 82,054 miles

All suspension components have heavy surface rust

Both track rod ends have heavy surface rust

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 82,039 miles

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

All suspension components have heavy surface rust

Both track rod ends have heavy surface rust

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear service brake only just meets requirements and may need adjusting or repair

Fail 22 Mar 2019 82,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both track rod ends have very heavy surface rust

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear service brake only just meets requirements and may need adjusting or repair

Pass 5 Dec 2017 81,702 miles

Body has slight corrosion All suspension parts very rusty. (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,457 miles

Airbag light on

both headlight aims on lower limit

engine oil level low

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 81,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Airbag light on

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 headlight aims on lower limit

engine oil level low

rear suspension coil springs corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 67,992 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,302 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 64,302 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,785 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 60,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,496 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 57,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear exhaust boxes corroded

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

gear oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2007 57,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,099 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 51,895 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 51,894 miles

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

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

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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S858 JKP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S858 JKP, 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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S858 JKP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 21 November 1998.

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