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S878 FVE

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,297 mi
Last recorded26,297 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 FVE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 26,297 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 25,926 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front discs inner surfaces corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 25,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 25,498 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 25,492 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 24,039 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spring carrier bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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S878 FVE is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S878 FVE, 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 S878 FVE registered?

S878 FVE is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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