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P578 PVM

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,442 mi
Last recorded58,442 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 PVM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 58,442 miles

plastic sill covers poorly fitted

exhaust rubbers perished & starting to split

exhaust system poor conditioon on centre box

fr tyres low on tread

various heavy surface corrosion all over floor pan

Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,180 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 58,174 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 58,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside 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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P578 PVM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P578 PVM, 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 P578 PVM registered?

P578 PVM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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