1998 Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0L Petrol · S853 BVA
1998 Alfa Romeo GTV (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 98,480 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO GTV
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S853 BVA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2024
- 98,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S853 BVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv (S853 BVA) between January 2024 and January 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
S853 BVA Mileage History
- 03/01/202498,461 mi
- 12/01/202498,480 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 767 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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