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EK51 HZW

2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,217 mi
Last recorded60,217 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv72,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 HZW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2013 60,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,909 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,620 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 57,618 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,489 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear caliper parking brake linkage not on stop

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2009 45,809 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,809 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 43,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 43,262 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,182 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 35,907 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 35,907 miles

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

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

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

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

one high level stop light elements not working

suggest front wheel alignment checked - tyre wear

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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EK51 HZW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EK51 HZW, 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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What year was EK51 HZW registered?

EK51 HZW is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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