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W385 SBU

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,452 mi
Last recorded101,452 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW385 SBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 101,452 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front cross memmber slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front ndicator lence slightly cracked

Offside sill damaged jacking point

Fail 20 Apr 2017 101,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front cross memmber slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front ndicator lence slightly cracked

Offside sill damaged jacking point

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,895 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 98,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,788 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust rear section corroded

oil filter corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,788 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust rear section corroded

oil filter corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,977 miles

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

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

both front droplink bushes slightly perished

Fail 26 Jul 2013 77,977 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

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

both front droplink bushes slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 66,494 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,594 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 64,594 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2009 62,856 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,204 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2007 59,043 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 55,591 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,547 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W385 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W385 SBU, 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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What year was W385 SBU registered?

W385 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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