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DU51 HYW

2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

96,043 mi
Last recorded96,043 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv72,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 HYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 96,043 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 96,043 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 89,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor seatbelt lower prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play ( tie rod ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside please also note 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (tie rod) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,109 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,278 miles

Slight play in nearside steering

Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,165 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 84,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,853 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 80,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,887 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,724 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 70,724 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,500 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake wire broken n/s front

Fail 21 Nov 2014 70,501 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside steering rack gaitor seepage of fluid

play in steering rack inner joints (tie rod)

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 70,500 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

EML on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake wire broken n/s front

n/s front tyre flat

Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,672 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,727 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

coolant leak

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,547 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 60,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,207 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 55,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,373 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,637 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 46,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,927 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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DU51 HYW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DU51 HYW, 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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DU51 HYW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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