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P475 RUR

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,563 mi
Last recorded109,563 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 RUR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 109,563 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 108,898 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,656 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 108,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 107,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop broken

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack damp

Pass 15 Sep 2014 107,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop broken

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack damp

Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,587 miles

Hand brake cables outer casings in poor condition

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 104,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Hand brake cables outer casings in poor condition

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 102,230 miles

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear lower outer suspension joint has some play

Rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2012 102,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear lower outer suspension joint has some play

Rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Mar 2007 100,144 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 98,216 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 98,216 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 96,706 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 96,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P475 RUR 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 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 P475 RUR, 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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P475 RUR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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