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P296 VUA

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,106 mi
Last recorded183,106 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 VUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 183,106 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 177,077 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 177,077 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and on limet now

Left hand sill over coverd inspection adviced

Pass 22 Feb 2012 168,116 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 159,498 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in right hand rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 147,963 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear schock absorbers slight weak

Rear tail pipe heavly surface corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2010 147,404 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 9 Mar 2009 136,501 miles

Rear brake pads low

Right hand rear disc slight pitted on inner face

Pass 28 Feb 2008 118,227 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 105,689 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 105,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 100,283 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 100,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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P296 VUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P296 VUA, 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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P296 VUA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 9 March 1997.

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