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N183 WPD

1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,120 mi
Last recorded156,120 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv93,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 WPD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 156,120 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 156,120 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 155,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 145,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 145,101 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 142,359 miles

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 6 Feb 2012 142,357 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 127,761 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2010 127,761 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 119,434 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 119,433 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 113,787 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 113,787 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 109,849 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 109,849 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 97,468 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 97,466 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)

inner edge wear on rear tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2006 88,635 miles

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE PIN-HOLED & SLIGHT LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SHOULDER WEAR

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SHOULDER WEAR

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
Full Alfa Romeo Gtv reliability report

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N183 WPD is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N183 WPD, 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.

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N183 WPD is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 13 June 1996.

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