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P210 RYU

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

135,537 mi
Last recorded135,537 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 RYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 135,537 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 131,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,720 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 119,481 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 119,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 112,669 miles

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

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 108,896 miles

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))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 108,896 miles

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 103,295 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2019 103,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,076 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 100,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,834 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,300 miles

srs warning light stays on

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,072 miles

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

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

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

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

both n/s & o/s rear road spring seats/ lower arms heavily corroded

o/s/rear tyre has a possible two punctures

Fail 18 Mar 2009 65,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both n/s & o/s rear road spring seats/ lower arms heavily corroded

o/s/rear tyre has a possible two punctures

Pass 11 Feb 2008 58,597 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 53,750 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,827 miles

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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P210 RYU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P210 RYU, 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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P210 RYU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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