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S880 UVW

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,112 mi
Last recorded75,112 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 UVW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 75,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 74,668 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 73,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 71,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight Oil Leak From Steering Rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,242 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 71,242 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,895 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,842 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,410 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates damaged but still readable

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall but no cords showing

o/s/r tyre cut no cords showing

Fail 12 Jul 2012 53,398 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r tyre cut no cords showing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates damaged but still readable

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,198 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear disc's slightly corroaded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,170 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 52,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,248 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 48,099 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 48,099 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,750 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 42,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,912 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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S880 UVW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S880 UVW, 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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What year was S880 UVW registered?

S880 UVW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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