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SW02 HXJ

2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,912 mi
Last recorded99,912 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv68,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 HXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 99,912 miles

Nearside Outer sill panel becoming weak in areas.

Nearside Rear hub assembly has slight play in hub.

Offside Outer sill panel becoming weak in areas.

Fail 21 Jul 2025 99,908 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill panel becoming weak in areas.

Nearside Rear hub assembly has slight play in hub.

Offside Outer sill panel becoming weak in areas.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 98,936 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease / underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorber dust covers split - N/S and O/S

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S and O/S - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms and links (all) - N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms and links -all. N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - both, wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on inner faces - N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - both, wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms and links (all) - N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 97,953 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 97,952 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,325 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,027 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 94,970 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,477 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 93,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,722 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 91,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,617 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 89,594 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort recording effort but half effective then n/s/r brake (3.7.B.6a)

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

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,255 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 87,236 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 83,209 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,393 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 79,377 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,984 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,314 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 67,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 62,483 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 56,671 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,724 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 41,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

advise front and rear pads

advise o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,232 miles

front tyres 2mm-3mm

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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SW02 HXJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,928 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 SW02 HXJ, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SW02 HXJ is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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