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P1 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

50,868 mi
Last recorded50,868 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 50,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 50,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear handbrake just passed with 17%

Fail 10 Oct 2024 50,628 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see attached emissions sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see attached emissions sheet (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 50,577 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has come adrift and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear squeak from suspension

Fail 16 Jul 2024 50,425 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front auxilliary belt rubbing on cambelt cover crank pulley has slight wear

Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,266 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 50,263 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.754% (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 49,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 49,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 48,454 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 48,454 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 47,970 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 47,967 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 47,657 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 47,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 44,963 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 44,830 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 42,414 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,420 miles

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

offside rack end slight play

Fail 26 Aug 2010 38,410 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rack end slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,564 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 32,881 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,140 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,752 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 25,752 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 22,498 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 22,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P1 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 85,166 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 P1 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P1 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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