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W853 VFM

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,187 mi
Last recorded94,187 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 VFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 94,187 miles

Central Front Front exhaust flexible has slight blow.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushing starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushing starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake has been binding on and pads are close to wear limit.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has slight play starting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower spring support bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre on inside tread starting to split/perish.

Fail 30 May 2018 94,184 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Front exhaust flexible has slight blow.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushing starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushing starting to perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake has been binding on and pads are close to wear limit.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has slight play starting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower spring support bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre on inside tread starting to split/perish.

Pass 25 May 2017 88,427 miles

Front Slight judder on discs.

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,257 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 83,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 83,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,706 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 81,706 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 78,912 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 78,052 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

airbag light on

all brake pipes coated preventinga visual inspection

Fail 9 May 2012 77,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

airbag light on

all brake pipes coated preventinga visual inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,924 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,591 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 57,228 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 57,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 53,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,438 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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W853 VFM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W853 VFM, 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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W853 VFM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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