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P304 KJB

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,728 mi
Last recorded148,728 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP304 KJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2012 148,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 144,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2010 142,086 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 142,085 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 140,013 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 140,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 138,255 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 137,331 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 137,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2005 130,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front subframe stabiliser bar bushes worn offside and nearside

offside brake pad warning light wire disconnected

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
Full Alfa Romeo Gtv reliability report

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P304 KJB is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P304 KJB, 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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P304 KJB is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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