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W226 WFB

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,501 mi
Last recorded121,501 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 WFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 121,501 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot perished

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front check strap broken

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and perished

Rear discs corroded

air pipe taped up

body damage

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake warning light on dash

coolant empty

top engine stabilizer worn

Fail 4 Jun 2019 121,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot perished

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front check strap broken

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and perished

Rear discs corroded

air pipe taped up

body damage

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake warning light on dash

coolant empty

top engine stabilizer worn

Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,189 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 117,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 113,895 miles

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

Exhaust flexi sections and backbox starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 113,895 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust flexi sections and backbox starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,528 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 105,920 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 105,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,398 miles

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

Engine upper stabilizer mount worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Nearside rear tyre mishaped inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust rubber split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 100,396 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine upper stabilizer mount worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Nearside rear tyre mishaped inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust rubber split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 95,672 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 95,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 94,071 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 94,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

AIrbag fault light is on

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper rubber torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 92,613 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 91,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 90,410 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 90,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bad oil leak oil near front offside brake disc

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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W226 WFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W226 WFB, 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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W226 WFB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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