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P853 DHH

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,728 mi
Last recorded84,728 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP853 DHH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,728 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,276 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,791 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,148 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,814 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

srs warning light remains on

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,276 miles

srs warning light remains on

Pass 3 May 2011 49,540 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,678 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear upper and lower suspension bushes have slight movement. Rear lower spring pans rusting. Front tyres seperating (although no cord visible)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,153 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,584 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 31,501 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,822 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,456 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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P853 DHH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P853 DHH, 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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P853 DHH is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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