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S874 HLG

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,399 mi
Last recorded138,399 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 HLG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 138,399 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 138,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 136,748 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 136,564 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 130,773 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 130,773 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported replace 2 hanging rubbers (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 121,085 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 108,775 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 104,424 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 94,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 86,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 77,421 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 76,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 69,900 miles

some corrosion noted to nsr brake pipe some corrosion noted to osr lower suspension arm slight leak to osr shock absorber slight blow to exhaust front pipe

Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,205 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 56,177 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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S874 HLG is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S874 HLG, 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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S874 HLG is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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