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P872 YGK

1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,861 mi
Last recorded95,861 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv88,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 YGK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2014 95,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Light scratching to front windscreen

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 90,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 83,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2012 83,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2011 78,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust mountings missing temp ties fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,773 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 71,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 68,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 65,242 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 65,242 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 64,108 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake parts rusty

rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,014 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 60,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P872 YGK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P872 YGK, 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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P872 YGK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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