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S887 CGC

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,359 mi
Last recorded73,359 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 CGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 73,359 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 May 2013 72,856 miles

all brakes rusty

both rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 23 May 2013 72,856 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all brakes rusty

both rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,856 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2012 72,856 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,289 miles

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

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

Rear and front brake discs corroded badly

Fail 18 Apr 2011 72,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear and front brake discs corroded badly

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,861 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 70,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,731 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres low inner edges, front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2006 61,269 miles

Corrosion to various brake pipes †Front tyres wearing unevanly †Front brake discs worn †Near side rear tyre worn unevenly and has nail in tread †Rear suspension arms corroded and bushes persished †Front exhaust section corroded †Very heavy engine oil

Very heavy engine oil elaks †Pwer steering pipes wet with oil

Fail 9 Sep 2006 61,269 miles

Corrosion to various brake pipes †Front tyres wearing unevanly †Front brake discs worn †Near side rear tyre worn unevenly and has nail in tread †Rear suspension arms corroded and bushes persished †Front exhaust section corroded †Very heavy engine oil

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Very heavy engine oil elaks †Pwer steering pipes wet with oil

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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S887 CGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S887 CGC, 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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S887 CGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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