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P225 LJH

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,482 mi
Last recorded59,482 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 LJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 59,482 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,432 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2022 56,835 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lense slight damage

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2022 56,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp lense slight damage

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 55,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,985 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,456 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 54,456 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,320 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 54,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,281 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 54,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 53,579 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 53,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,662 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,447 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 51,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,410 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 50,410 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 49,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,354 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 45,337 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 45,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P225 LJH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P225 LJH, 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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What year was P225 LJH registered?

P225 LJH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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