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RX53 GVP

2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

129,589 mi
Last recorded129,589 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv59,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 GVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 129,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 122,773 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe and centre silencer.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 122,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Slight exhaust blow from flexi pipe and centre silencer.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,839 miles

slight blow from rear exhaust intermidiate pipe

Fail 1 Dec 2015 116,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight blow from rear exhaust intermidiate pipe

Pass 27 Nov 2014 113,348 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear brake discs inner faces partially corroded

offside wiper blade splitting

slight movement in offside mirror base

Fail 19 Nov 2014 113,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear brake discs inner faces partially corroded

offside wiper blade splitting

slight movement in offside mirror base

Fail 20 Nov 2013 108,570 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre worn low and has a nail in the tread

Pass 20 Nov 2013 108,570 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre worn low and has a nail in the tread

Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,441 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 99,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs very pitted.

power steering rack seeping.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,489 miles

nearside front side light/indicator lens cover damaged

offside headlamp beam image indistinguishablee

wear/deterioration to front brake discs & brake pads worn low

wear/deterioration to rear brake discs & brake pads worn low (evidence of brakes overheating)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 79,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front side light/indicator lens cover damaged

offside headlamp beam image indistinguishablee

wear/deterioration to front brake discs & brake pads worn low

wear/deterioration to rear brake discs & brake pads worn low (evidence of brakes overheating)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 65,911 miles

wear/deterioration to front & rear brake discs

Fail 3 Dec 2009 65,873 miles

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

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

wear/deterioration to front & rear brake discs

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,692 miles

wear/deterioration to front brake discs

Fail 25 Nov 2008 52,692 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wear/deterioration to front brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,878 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Dec 2007 45,878 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,349 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

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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RX53 GVP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 59,866 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 RX53 GVP, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RX53 GVP is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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