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P650 BPB

1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,121 mi
Last recorded111,121 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv93,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP650 BPB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 111,121 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

rear bump stops heavily corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

sill sections heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 110,394 miles

Front corrosion to front suspension components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2019 109,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both bump stops deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 108,647 miles

park brake effort close to limit

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bump stops corroded away

Fail 27 Jun 2018 108,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill under sill cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

park brake effort close to limit

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bump stops corroded away

Pass 8 Jun 2017 107,933 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to offside outer sill - just outside prescribed area

corrosion to rear coil springs - rear bump stops corroded away

suspect corrosion to both outer sills - plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 107,684 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear bump stops corroded and broken

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear bump stop corroded and broken

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.A.2)

engine misfire

general under body/chassis corrosion

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 107,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear bump stops corroded and broken

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear bump stop corroded and broken

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.A.2)

engine misfire

general under body/chassis corrosion

oil level low

undertray fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 106,486 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,485 miles

front brake discs inner face very poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2014 104,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs inner face very poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2013 101,292 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords.

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 101,290 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn.

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to cords.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,423 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2012 97,420 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 94,932 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 91,700 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 8,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,727 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 80,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 80,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 77,973 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 77,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P650 BPB is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 93,538 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 P650 BPB, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P650 BPB is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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