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S88 GTV

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,538 mi
Last recorded101,538 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 101,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 100,084 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 96,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 91,004 miles

Corrosion around both inner rear sill areas.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal fuel pipe showing corrosion.

Near side front anti roll bar link gaiter split.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 90,964 miles

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

Corrosion around both inner rear sill areas.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal fuel pipe showing corrosion.

Near side front anti roll bar link gaiter split.

Radiator lower protection plate corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 88,577 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,358 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 83,329 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 78,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,302 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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S88 GTV is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S88 GTV, 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 S88 GTV registered?

S88 GTV is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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