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W485 LGV

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,411 mi
Last recorded132,411 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 LGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 132,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r flexi mounting bracket twisted

Fail 1 Aug 2011 132,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r flexi mounting bracket twisted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 124,296 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs and few areas of surface corrosion around underside

hand brake could do with adjustment

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear lower suspension joint slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2010 124,292 miles

both front indicators slight white light

chip in b zone not exceeding 40mm

heat shield rattling on exhaust

near side hand brake not fully releasing

near side rear tyre perished

numerous areas of corrosion including fuel lines

slight blow rear exhaust section

slight ruffness to near side front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2010 124,292 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front indicators slight white light

chip in b zone not exceeding 40mm

heat shield rattling on exhaust

near side hand brake not fully releasing

near side rear tyre perished

numerous areas of corrosion including fuel lines

slight blow rear exhaust section

slight ruffness to near side front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 122,656 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 122,656 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 112,864 miles

front and rear disc worn

Fail 5 Nov 2008 112,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear disc worn

Pass 31 Oct 2007 110,796 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 110,793 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2006 106,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 106,765 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 103,203 miles

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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W485 LGV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W485 LGV, 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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W485 LGV is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 3 August 2000.

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