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P88 GTV

1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,058 mi
Last recorded115,058 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv85,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 115,058 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2026 115,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 114,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 114,811 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 114,521 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 114,309 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 114,007 miles

emissions erratic

Pass 9 Sep 2020 113,257 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 113,254 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Incorrect bulb and flickering (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Incorrect bulb and flickering (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 112,425 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 112,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 109,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,985 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,538 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 104,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 101,706 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 101,244 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 99,840 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all brake discs rusting due to vechicle standing

exhaust rusting

Pass 3 Feb 2009 99,840 miles

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

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

all brake discs rusting due to vechicle standing

exhaust rusting

Fail 22 Dec 2007 94,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 94,104 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 89,346 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 89,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 81,864 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P88 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 85,166 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 P88 GTV, 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 28 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 P88 GTV registered?

P88 GTV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is P88 GTV safe to buy?

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