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S942 DKO

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,383 mi
Last recorded94,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 DKO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 94,383 miles

h/brake efficiency only just met

Pass 8 Aug 2024 94,356 miles

h/brake efficiency only just met

Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,300 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,072 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,906 miles

h/brake efficiency only just met

Fail 28 Jul 2021 93,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

h/brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Aug 2019 93,833 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 93,831 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,692 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 93,177 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 89,660 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 89,660 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,294 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 86,294 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 76,232 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,026 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,348 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 64,138 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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S942 DKO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S942 DKO, 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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S942 DKO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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