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P250 VCK

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,187 mi
Last recorded175,187 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 VCK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 175,187 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 173,194 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 173,194 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 172,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 172,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 170,657 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on inner and outer walls

Fail 12 Jun 2012 170,648 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked on inner and outer walls

Pass 25 May 2011 169,000 miles

Front disc's worn on inner face

Fail 24 May 2011 169,000 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front disc's worn on inner face

Pass 18 Feb 2010 166,335 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 161,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 157,763 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 157,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 146,240 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 138,320 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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P250 VCK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P250 VCK, 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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P250 VCK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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