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S97 LSP

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,198 mi
Last recorded93,198 miles
Recorded on2 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 LSP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2011 93,198 miles

Advise:engine oil leak

Advise:minor leak of exhaust gases

Advise:n/s/f lower suspension arm rubber bush detiorating

Advise:n/s/f side light bulb holder damaged

Advise:n/s/f wiper smears screen

Advise:rear brake pads getting low

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 93,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 30 Apr 2010 94,000 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,755 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,142 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S97 LSP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S97 LSP, 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 S97 LSP registered?

S97 LSP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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