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P268 TTU

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,808 mi
Last recorded80,808 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP268 TTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,808 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 80,808 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 78,307 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 78,307 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 78,070 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 78,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both number plates are cracked

engine splash tray is insecure and damaged

front suspension drop link bushes are badly cracked advise replacement

indicator switch is worn

n/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm and has a nail

o/s front tyre is worn to 3mm and badly on the inner edge

o/s wiper is split at the end

oil ,brake fluid and coolant need topping up

slight cracks in front brake flexi hoses

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearings /hub

Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,298 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 69,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both number plates are cracked

front suspension antiroll bar bushes are cracked

front tyres are worn on the inside edges advise tracking

indicator switch has very little resistance

o/s front indicator bulb is badly faded

Pass 17 Sep 2005 57,671 miles

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

both nos plates cracked

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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P268 TTU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P268 TTU, 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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P268 TTU is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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