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A18 FAJ

2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,895 mi
Last recorded85,895 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv72,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FAJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 85,895 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 85,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,023 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,983 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 96,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 96,784 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 96,284 miles

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

slight corrosion on other brake pipes

Fail 24 May 2013 96,284 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nail o/s/r

slight corrosion on other brake pipes

Pass 3 May 2012 95,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 93,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,141 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slighjt play in suspension bushes

Fail 13 May 2010 91,134 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag light on

all brake discs

bolt missing at rear engine mount

bolt missing att a/c rad

bonnet cable needs adjusting

brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant leak

cover missing at rpm sensor

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner cv boot

not charging. wiring at alternator?

slight wear in other suspension bushes

Fail 28 Apr 2010 91,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

All brake discs corroded

N/S Inner CV Boot insecure

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

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

Wear in all rear suspension bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2008 87,849 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 84,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Wear in all f & r suspension bushes

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 68,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,852 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 68,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 54,029 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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A18 FAJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 72,309 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 A18 FAJ, 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 25 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 FAJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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