MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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
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)
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?
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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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