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GL51 FGJ

2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,964 mi
Last recorded94,964 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv72,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,964 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 94,433 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side floor pan corroded

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

Off side rear floor pan corroded

Park brake just passed efficiency

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,226 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,140 miles

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

both sides rear floorpans corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 66,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both sides rear floorpans corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,218 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to o/s/r floor pan

Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Surface corrosion to o/s/r floor pan

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc's slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,388 miles

both front brake dises corroding

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

both rear brake dises corroding

both rear tyres treads perishing and cracking

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 23%

fair amount of hand brake travel

rear exhaust box corroding and has slight blow

Fail 6 Oct 2010 62,388 miles

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

both front brake dises corroding

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

both rear brake dises corroding

both rear tyres treads perishing and cracking

fair amount of front brake imbalance at 23%

fair amount of hand brake travel

rear exhaust box corroding and has slight blow

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,288 miles

both front anti roll bar links rubber bushes starting to perish and split

both front tyre wearing on inner edge and tread getting low

rear section of exhaust very corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2009 59,288 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front anti roll bar links rubber bushes starting to perish and split

both front tyre wearing on inner edge and tread getting low

rear section of exhaust very corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,995 miles

centre section of exhaust corroding and has slight blow

rear section of exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2007 454,550 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 45,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,525 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 32,525 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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GL51 FGJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GL51 FGJ, 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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GL51 FGJ is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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