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P453 TMY

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,484 mi
Last recorded86,484 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 TMY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,484 miles

both bottom ball joint gaitors deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,484 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all discs corroded due to standing

Fail 1 Oct 2014

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all discs corroded due to standing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 85,126 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 85,126 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 75,861 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,105 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 67,045 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 59,432 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 59,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P453 TMY is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P453 TMY, 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 P453 TMY registered?

P453 TMY is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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