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P73 KDP

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,475 mi
Last recorded219,475 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 KDP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 219,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 212,115 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 212,115 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 200,787 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 187,531 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 177,592 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 177,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 165,300 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 165,284 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 153,243 miles

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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P73 KDP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P73 KDP, 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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P73 KDP is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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