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S862 CGT

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,160 mi
Last recorded55,160 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 CGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 55,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rusted through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear pads starting to wear.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,765 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,745 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 45,745 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,714 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 44,714 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,749 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 43,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

auxilary drivebelt frayed

exhaust rear box rusted

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,375 miles

exhaust rear box rusty

front brake discs rusty on inner faces

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2010 40,317 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 40,302 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,979 miles

both rear damper arm bushes worn

both rear spring pan bushes worn

exhaust downpipe 'L' shape bracket broken

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres wearing quicker on inner edges

front wipers in poor condition

n/s/f brake flexi hose beginning to split

play in both front lower arm inner bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,865 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 35,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,604 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 33,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,001 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 27,952 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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S862 CGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S862 CGT, 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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S862 CGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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