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W454 VDM

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW454 VDM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 120,308 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 117,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 117,612 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 111,930 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisey o/s rear.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 111,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs pitted

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 105,301 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 105,294 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 96,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 90,700 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 90,699 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 2 Mar 2009 82,471 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 82,318 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 74,327 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 74,327 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 66,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,680 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 59,682 miles

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

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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W454 VDM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W454 VDM, 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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W454 VDM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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