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V579 HUX

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,094 mi
Last recorded114,094 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 HUX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,094 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 114,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside wiper blade split

Play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 114,054 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 114,054 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 113,891 miles

nearside under sill rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

crank pulley missing one bolt

Fail 19 Mar 2013 11,379 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

crank pulley missing one bolt

nearside under sill rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,170 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 111,165 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 106,932 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 106,932 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 99,520 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,731 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,059 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 74,057 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,304 miles

front brake discs getting rusty on edges.

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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V579 HUX is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 79,979 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 V579 HUX, 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 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V579 HUX is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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