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S989 EYG

1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

55,425 mi
Last recorded55,425 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 EYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,425 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,869 miles

N/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge 205/50/16 87W

Radiator very heavily corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded but not holed at present

Water leak from top hose area

Fail 24 Oct 2014 54,869 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge 205/50/16 87W

Radiator very heavily corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded but not holed at present

Water leak from top hose area

Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,250 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front shockers corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 48,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front shockers corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

nearside wing mirror damaged

rear coil sprngs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2011 44,923 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

rear coil sprngs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded

plastic panels fitted not allowing full inspection

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,613 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 36,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

floors corroded

offside parking brake low effort

parking brake has long travel

rear brake pressure regulator to offside rear & nearside rear brake hoses,brake pipes heavily corroded

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,784 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 31,784 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2007 25,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 21,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Fail 4 Nov 2006 21,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 9 Nov 2005 18,067 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 18,059 miles

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

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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S989 EYG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 S989 EYG, 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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S989 EYG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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