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P260 GRM

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,667 mi
Last recorded154,667 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 GRM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2016 154,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure sub frame mounting missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower arm has corroded and spring fell through (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2015 151,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriated

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Jan 2015 151,033 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriated

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 146,051 miles

both front flexi brake hoses deteriated

both front shocker gaiters deteriated

n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall, ok at time of test

o/s front wiper blade deteriated

Fail 10 Jan 2014 146,051 miles

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses deteriated

both front shocker gaiters deteriated

drivers seat??

n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall, ok at time of test

o/s front wiper blade deteriated

Pass 16 Jan 2013 140,839 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre silencer deteriorated

rear number plate lights came on with a tap

Fail 15 Jan 2013 140,837 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated

rear number plate lights came on with a tap

Pass 22 Feb 2012 136,331 miles

air in take pipe deteriated

alternator belt noisy

both front flexi brake hoses are deteriated, ok at time of test

exhaust mid section outer skin deteriated and also mid section to rear pipe joint deteriated and hangers corroded aswell

faint scratches on zone A and also a sticker has been moved to allow a clear view

front brake pad wear indicators damaged

n/s rear tyre cracked on side wall, both front tyres worn on inner edges, just ok at time of test, also n/s front tyre low on tread

only a small amount of reserve travel on handbrake lever

slight fluffing on drivers seatbelt, drivers seat ripped and doesn't tilt forward

Pass 22 Feb 2011 131,158 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 131,154 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 15,725 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 120,609 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 120,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight uneven wear on rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2008 114,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 108,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 98,362 miles

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

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

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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P260 GRM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red 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 P260 GRM, 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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P260 GRM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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