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GU51 OJL

2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,269 mi
Last recorded132,269 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv72,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OJL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 132,269 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 131,919 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 131,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 126,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Apr 2023 126,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2022 124,451 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 124,451 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 124,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 124,054 miles

N/S/R lower outer ball joint deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,823 miles

all tyres perished

front discs inner faces rusty

slight leak from power steering hose

Pass 10 Aug 2017 123,742 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2017 123,742 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Age related under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 122,267 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 119,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2014 118,419 miles

slight perishing to os and ns front inner cv boots

some cut damage to inner edge of tread on ns rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2014 118,419 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight perishing to os and ns front inner cv boots

some cut damage to inner edge of tread on ns rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2013 117,196 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 114,825 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 105,178 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bump stops broken.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 82,697 miles

both rear bump stops displaced.

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges.

front brake pad sensor wires broken.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 82,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both rear bump stops displaced.

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges.

front brake pad sensor wires broken.

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs, runout.

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

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

Steering rack knock offside.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,133 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,052 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 32,052 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,931 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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GU51 OJL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU51 OJL, 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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GU51 OJL is a 2001 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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