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Alfa Romeo GTV

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,970 cc

S718 FMWMOT history

S718 FMW is a silver petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
126,850 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S718 FMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S718 FMW was last recorded at 126,850 miles on 6 Apr 2024, 2,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2017: 96,720 miles, lower than 96,721 miles on 14 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,902 miles · 1 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
2,948 miles
Average per year
3,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,850 miles
  • 2022 – 123,902 miles
  • 2021 – 117,900 miles
  • 2020 – 114,573 miles
  • 2019 – 108,996 miles
  • 2018 – 101,705 miles
  • 2017 – 96,720 miles
  • 2016 – 95,498 miles
  • 2015 – 94,154 miles
  • 2014 – 92,853 miles
  • 2013 – 92,020 miles
  • 2012 – 90,793 miles
  • 2011 – 89,736 miles
  • 2010 – 88,101 miles
  • 2009 – 82,757 miles
  • 2008 – 75,632 miles
  • 2007 – 71,265 miles
  • 2006 – 67,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,850 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure6 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Start of corrosion nearside inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,850 miles (+2,948)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,850 miles
    Test number
    259200888677
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,902 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,902 miles
    Test number
    169639458122
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStart of corrosion nearside inner wheel arch

  3. Fail123,882 miles (+5,982)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,882 miles
    Test number
    198592749929
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sell (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStart of corrosion nearside inner wheel arch

  4. Pass117,900 miles (+3,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,900 miles
    Test number
    245203775311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,573 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,573 miles
    Test number
    374585070209
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail114,573 miles (+5,577)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,573 miles
    Test number
    109577813872
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass108,996 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    108,996 miles
    Test number
    296124565462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,995 miles (+7,290)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,995 miles
    Test number
    988339596077
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,705 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,705 miles
    Test number
    688741024754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,704 miles (+4,984)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,704 miles
    Test number
    267961681989
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass96,720 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,720 miles
    Test number
    863476597500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,721 miles (+1,223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,721 miles
    Test number
    895451651295
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass95,498 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,498 miles
    Test number
    618252724722
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail95,494 miles (+1,340)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,494 miles
    Test number
    992565391142
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass94,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,154 miles
    Test number
    705299065036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,158 miles (+1,305)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,158 miles
    Test number
    306909265019
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass92,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    288502274099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,852 miles (+832)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,852 miles
    Test number
    815462474089
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass92,020 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,020 miles
    Test number
    398625573082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,793 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,793 miles
    Test number
    836204952054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,736 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,736 miles
    Test number
    137874351085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,101 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,101 miles
    Test number
    194656050064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,757 miles
    Test number
    594159849059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,757 miles (+7,125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,757 miles
    Test number
    440759849013
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass75,632 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    75,632 miles
    Test number
    113454858041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,265 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    102118347010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    67,531 miles
    Test number
    362302246006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S718 FMW

Does S718 FMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S718 FMW expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S718 FMW?
The MOT on S718 FMW expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S718 FMW done?
S718 FMW was recorded at 126,850 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2024, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
Has S718 FMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S718 FMW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S718 FMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S718 FMW find?
S718 FMW failed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2024 with 4 major defects, 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; offside inner vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill panel, and 8 more.

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