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P52 XWV

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,656 mi
Last recorded140,656 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 XWV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 140,656 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 140,651 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill and behind sill cover in wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 134,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 130,948 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 130,912 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 125,998 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 125,998 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 124,408 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 111,938 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 100,686 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 92,786 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 26 Oct 2006 92,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

near side rear tyre wearing uneven slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2005 83,238 miles

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

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

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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P52 XWV is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P52 XWV, 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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P52 XWV is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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