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T850 DNN

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,550 mi
Last recorded62,550 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT850 DNN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2025 62,550 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2024 61,300 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 30 May 2023 61,001 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 9 Feb 2022 60,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 59,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,937 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central exhaust outer skin loose

Front brake discs corroded on inner

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,034 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 22 Jan 2016 54,515 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres worn more on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2016 54,515 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn more on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2011 53,314 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,220 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Sep 2010 51,220 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2009 45,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,576 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,614 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 40,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,255 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 28,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 23,453 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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T850 DNN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T850 DNN, 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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T850 DNN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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