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RY52 MXN

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,921 mi
Last recorded123,921 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 MXN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 123,921 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle general condition for age

Fail 14 Apr 2016 123,921 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

underside of vehicle general condition for age

Fail 8 Apr 2016 123,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive see print out (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and perrished

Fail 17 Mar 2015 123,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 119,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 119,476 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 113,132 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 113,132 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 103,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 93,756 miles

All four brake disks pitted & corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 93,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

All four brake disks pitted & corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 86,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 81,643 miles

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

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)

Power steering pump noisy but function unimpaired

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,328 miles

excessive engine oil leak causing smoke under bonnet

Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,028 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 63,047 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 62,796 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 62,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear brake discs are slighty rusty on inner surfaces (new discs fitted )

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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RY52 MXN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 66,844 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 RY52 MXN, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RY52 MXN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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