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P840 URF

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,781 mi
Last recorded34,781 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 URF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,781 miles

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

power steering fluid dripping from o/s/f of engine compartment.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 34,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

power steering fluid dripping from o/s/f of engine compartment.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,559 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,247 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,865 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 19,865 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 19,831 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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P840 URF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P840 URF, 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 P840 URF registered?

P840 URF is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P840 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P840 URF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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