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P51 DWP

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 DWP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 103,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front ball joint dust gaiters split

front brake discs pitted

stone chip in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 8 Aug 2011 103,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front ball joint dust gaiters split

front brake discs pitted

stone chip in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,363 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust middle silencer support bracket snapped and missing

front brake discs pitted

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2010 102,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust middle silencer support bracket snapped and missing

front brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Aug 2009 101,996 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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P51 DWP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P51 DWP, 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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P51 DWP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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