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P388 VTL

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,992 mi
Last recorded112,992 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 VTL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 112,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2013 107,659 miles

slight play in nearside rear suspension linkages

some corrosion to nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 7 Aug 2012 103,313 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2012 103,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,170 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear pads look low

Fail 27 Jul 2011 93,102 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear pads look low

Pass 6 Aug 2010 90,930 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 90,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,197 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)

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

front number plate fading

ns rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,587 miles

o/s/f brake warning wire broken

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly tread cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2007 77,503 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 77,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 71,302 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 60,385 miles

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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P388 VTL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P388 VTL, 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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What year was P388 VTL registered?

P388 VTL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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