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GJ51 XAU

2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

129,980 mi
Last recorded129,980 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv72,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 XAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 129,980 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 129,979 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 122,366 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 115,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Feb 2015 115,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2014 104,535 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 104,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 93,208 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 93,208 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2012 92,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,403 miles

Front and side indicators slightly discoloured

Offside inner CV boot split

Rear silencer skin starting to peel

Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,845 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)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 86,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,269 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 78,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 690,370 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 690,370 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,180 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 62,180 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,065 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 51,061 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 48,662 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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GJ51 XAU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GJ51 XAU, 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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GJ51 XAU is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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