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S18 LFA

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

113,304 mi
Last recorded113,304 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 113,304 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 113,304 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 113,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill behind cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 113,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,691 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted and sills damaged

underside corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 112,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted and sills damaged

underside corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 109,846 miles

all coil springs corroded

underside corroded sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 109,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

underside corroded sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 105,180 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle Underside, Floor Pan And Sills Corroded. Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 105,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle Underside, Floor Pan And Sills Corroded. Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,148 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 99,142 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,161 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills to floor pans (5.2.6)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,720 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,938 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,594 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 91,590 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,350 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

no plates tie wraped on

Pass 7 Oct 2010 87,030 miles

all rusted

Fail 27 Sep 2010 86,831 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all rusted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 80,970 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,968 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 67,938 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,844 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 58,844 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,101 miles

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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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S18 LFA is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 79,979 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 S18 LFA, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S18 LFA is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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