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W238 NEL

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,176 mi
Last recorded133,176 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 NEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 133,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 129,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear slight wear and roughness in wheel bearing

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyres perishrd

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside floor/sills corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 129,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear slight wear and roughness in wheel bearing

Oil leak engine area ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyres perishrd

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside floor/sills corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 124,298 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 120,194 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 118,549 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 116,822 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 116,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 115,248 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

some form of filler/putty on sump over sump nut

Fail 24 Feb 2012 115,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

offside headlamp has a securing bolt broken

sill covers fitted

some form of filler/putty on sump over sump nut

Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 107,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing low on iner edges

front and rear exhaust mounts perished

Fail 12 Feb 2010 107,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing low on iner edges

front and rear exhaust mounts perished

Pass 14 Feb 2009 101,870 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 101,722 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 94,956 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 87,775 miles

n/s/f tyre near limit

Fail 8 Feb 2007 87,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 77,116 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 76,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

modified exhaust fitted

plastic over sills fitted

rear brake discs rusty

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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W238 NEL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W238 NEL, 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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W238 NEL is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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