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P218 NOA

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,811 mi
Last recorded138,811 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 NOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2022 138,811 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 137,787 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

service and parking brake requirements only just met

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 137,569 miles

front disc corroded

front suspension bush perished

middle box vibrates

n/s/r spring top mount poor

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f door drop slightly

o/s/r spring top mount poor

suspension corroded

undersill covered everywhere

Fail 1 Dec 2020 137,544 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f wheel inner arch within 30cm of subframe mounting bolt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front disc corroded

front suspension bush perished

middle box vibrates

n/s/r spring top mount poor

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f door drop slightly

o/s/r spring top mount poor

suspension corroded

undersill covered everywhere

Pass 3 Dec 2019 134,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top locator (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot lid catch in poor condition

coolant radiator in poor condition

drivers door drops slighty when opening

Fail 29 Nov 2019 134,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top locator (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

boot lid catch in poor condition

coolant radiator in poor condition

drivers door drops slighty when opening

Pass 30 Nov 2018 134,604 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 133,795 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 133,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished

drivers seat has slight movement to back

Fail 10 Aug 2016 133,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear suspension bump stops have become detached

Pass 10 Jun 2015 132,815 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 131,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 129,121 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 127,214 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 127,210 miles

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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 124,434 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 124,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P218 NOA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P218 NOA, 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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P218 NOA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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