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W241 XBM

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

125,425 mi
Last recorded125,425 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 XBM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 125,425 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 125,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated

offside front tyre has cracking to tread area

offside inner cv gaiter split but preventing ingress of dirt

offside sill slightly damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2011 120,013 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 120,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 112,565 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 112,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 104,420 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear lower suspension arm inner bushes have sideways movement/rubber bonding parting from steel

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 104,420 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside rear lower suspension arm inner bushes have sideways movement/rubber bonding parting from steel

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 104,415 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 104,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s wiper beginning to split

osf inner edge of tyre wearing

osr coil spring corroded

osr inner disc face slight pitting

Pass 17 Jun 2008 98,368 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,330 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 75,021 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 75,014 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

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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W241 XBM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W241 XBM, 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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W241 XBM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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