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M88 GTV

1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,445 mi
Last recorded90,445 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv93,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,445 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearsdide body stiffener mounting corroded

slight play in rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,633 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 88,633 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 87,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,462 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 84,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,599 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 83,599 miles

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

Offside rear handbrake cable return spring missing.

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

Pass 5 May 2006 82,073 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 82,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 82,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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M88 GTV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 93,538 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 M88 GTV, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M88 GTV registered?

M88 GTV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is M88 GTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 GTV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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