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P536 RSX

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,595 mi
Last recorded90,595 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 RSX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 90,595 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 85,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 81,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades getting weak.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 81,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

advice front wiper

both front suspension [shocks] dust cover split

offside mirror loose

Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,823 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 76,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 72,003 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 63,886 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 63,886 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P536 RSX is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P536 RSX, 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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P536 RSX is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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