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VHJ 429L

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,319 mi
Last recorded31,319 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 429L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,319 miles

front valance corroded.

offside rear seatbelt stalk webbing slightly frayed.

windscreen chipped in three places outside zone "A"

Fail 29 Jul 2011 31,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front valance corroded.

offside rear seatbelt stalk webbing slightly frayed.

windscreen chipped in three places outside zone "A"

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,053 miles

front valance corroded but not affecting front cross member.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 31,053 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front valance corroded but not affecting front cross member.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,050 miles

centre silencer leaking slightly

nearside headlight pattern a little dim.

windscreen chipped in several places outside zone "A"

Fail 25 Jun 2009 31,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre silencer leaking slightly

nearside headlight pattern a little dim.

windscreen chipped in several places outside zone "A"

Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 30,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,398 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 30,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

light rusting on rear axle brake pipe

play in nearside front anti roll bar bushes

play in nearside steering idler

small chips in windscreen

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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VHJ 429L is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VHJ 429L, 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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VHJ 429L is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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