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W797 PCF

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,254 mi
Last recorded156,254 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 PCF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2012 156,254 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Centre section of exhaust poor condition

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

Sill covers fitted

Some general underbody corrosion

Some pitting of both front and rear brake discs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 151,316 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 151,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 147,725 miles

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 park brake activator does not return fully

offside front wheel rim damaged

offside mirror damaged

rear brakes poor

Pass 23 Mar 2006 142,484 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

squeek o/s/r suspension

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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W797 PCF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W797 PCF, 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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W797 PCF is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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