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M17 NCJ

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

88,512 mi
Last recorded88,512 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 NCJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 88,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 87,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 87,084 miles

suspension lowered

Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,612 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,331 miles

offside front plate covering chassis corroded slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,572 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 85,106 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 85,098 miles

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

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

front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2017 84,875 miles

front brake hoses heavily perished and twisted

front discs heavily corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 81,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front flexi brake hose slight routing poor

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front flexi brake hose routing poor

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bub slight play

emmisions just passed

nearside handbrake efficiency poor

Fail 26 Apr 2016 81,772 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front flexi brake hose slight routing poor

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front flexi brake hose routing poor

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bub slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2015 71,708 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,708 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 69,343 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,470 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Jan 2012 64,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,001 miles

both lower arms corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2010 64,001 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear inner sills rusty and offside rear suspension arm corroded

nearside rear inner brake pad worn possibly worn low

nearside rear tyre worn heavy inner edge tread not cut as deep and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside front indicator/sidelight lens cracked

offside rear tyre worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2009 57,715 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Covers impeded parts of inspection.

Exhaust leak at joint to rear section & parts of exhaust system deteriorated.

Front brake discs deteriorated.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre possible puncture & worn along inner edge.

Offside front indicator/position lamp lense damaged.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,715 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Covers impeded parts of inspection.

Exhaust leak at joint to rear section & parts of exhaust system deteriorated.

Front brake discs deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre possible puncture & worn along inner edge.

Offside front indicator/position lamp lense damaged.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,303 miles

Air bag light stays on

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edges

Both headlamp aim on limit

N/S/R tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust flange slightly leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2008 56,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Air bag light stays on

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edges

Both headlamp aim on limit

N/S/R tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust flange slightly leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,737 miles

Air bag warning light stays on.

Handbrake efficiency only just passed at 17%

N/S/R lower suspension arm corroded and holed.

N/s wiper blade split.

O/S/F indicator lens cracked.

Rear footbrake efforts low.

Slight leak from exhaust joint.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 50,261 miles

Please see advisory notice for MOT test 983090016297.

Fail 29 Jul 2006 50,261 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front indicator/position lamp lense cracked.

SRS warning light on.

Slight leak from exhaust rear silencr join.

Very slight play in both rear hub assemblies.

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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M17 NCJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 88,785 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 M17 NCJ, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M17 NCJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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