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P558 PTR

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,972 mi
Last recorded99,972 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 PTR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 94,299 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,472 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 70,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 63,512 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 55,407 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 55,407 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 48,075 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005

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

Offside Front 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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P558 PTR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P558 PTR, 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 P558 PTR registered?

P558 PTR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P558 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 PTR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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