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S954 DGT

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,095 mi
Last recorded90,095 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 DGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 90,095 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 89,084 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 89,084 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 87,918 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,789 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 86,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 85,598 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 85,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,447 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 3 Feb 2021 83,447 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,374 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Osr suspension bump stop deteriorating

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorating.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 81,106 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 81,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 80,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,890 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,120 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,299 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 79,299 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,460 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,056 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 74,273 miles

Nearside rear lower suspension arm bushes squeaking, further investigation required.

Offside front anti roll bar link bottom joint rubber boot torn.

Offside front inner C.V.gaiter torn and leaking grease.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,508 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 65,629 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 65,629 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,872 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,984 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 42,501 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 42,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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S954 DGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 S954 DGT, 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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S954 DGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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