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W523 SBU

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,179 mi
Last recorded77,179 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 SBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 77,179 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 77,167 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,154 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,680 miles

handbrake adjustment is wrong

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,576 miles

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2016 76,576 miles

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,570 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres worn on inside edge due to rear arm bush play

Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,932 miles

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

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

High front brake inbalance

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn on inside edge due to rear arm bush play

Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,626 miles

Both sides front brake discs corroded (inboard)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 69,626 miles

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

Both sides front brake discs corroded (inboard)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,550 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,369 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 47,262 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,229 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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W523 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 W523 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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W523 SBU is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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