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WV53 ZTJ

2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,716 mi
Last recorded82,716 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv59,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ZTJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

coolant level below min

Fail 20 Jul 2013 82,652 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

coolant level below min

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,110 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 70,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,359 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

rear discs rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2010 55,354 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,222 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 47,219 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,399 miles

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

O/s Steering rack boot damp

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,936 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres feathered

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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WV53 ZTJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 59,866 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 WV53 ZTJ, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WV53 ZTJ is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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