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S874 DGT

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,281 mi
Last recorded90,281 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 DGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 90,281 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 85,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 85,746 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 85,729 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pin loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front wipes slightly smearing screen

n/s/f brake warning wire broken

slight play o/s/f link tie rod

Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,516 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 85,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 84,352 miles

exhaust blowing /corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,793 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 82,791 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,779 miles

nearside and offside rear handbrake has only just met the required efficiency

rear brake dics slightly pitted

Fail 20 Oct 2011 82,776 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Apr 2009 80,478 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 78,506 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pipe exhaust bracket condition

lift at steering column

Fail 19 Jan 2008 78,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pipe exhaust bracket condition

lift at steering column

Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,225 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 73,225 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 65,815 miles

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Fail 17 Jan 2006 65,815 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear bump stops loose

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine top stabilizer bush split

exhaust system slightly 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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S874 DGT is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 85,224 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 S874 DGT, 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 27 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 S874 DGT registered?

S874 DGT is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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