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X81 BGM

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

176,615 mi
Last recorded176,615 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 BGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 176,615 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 176,615 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 176,573 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 176,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour CONNECTED TO FRONT FOG LIGHT. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Front fog lamp does not emit a steady white light FLASHING WHEN OFFSIDE INDICATOR IS OPERATED. CONNECTED TO INDICATOR WIRING. (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 176,264 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 175,198 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 175,183 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

alternator belt damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2019 174,589 miles

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MET LIMITS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PLASTIC SILLS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PANELS

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 1 Oct 2019 174,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PLASTIC OVER SILLS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PANELS

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDER SIDE

VEHICLE WET ON UNDER SIDE DUE TO WEATHER

Fail 2 Aug 2017 174,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Battery warning lamp on

Exhaust system deteriorating and has minor leak of gases

Nearside rear inner sill corroding

Nearside rear lower suspension arm outer rose bush deteriorating

Offside front inner sill corroding

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Offside rear wheel inner rim damaged

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link rod

Various oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2016 174,406 miles

Oil leak ()

all exhaust joints slightly corroded and rubbers slightly perished

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

both rear lower suspension arm rose bush joints slightly worn

front brake discs in slightly poor condition

nearside rear shock has a light misting of oil

offside wheel rim slightly damaged in inner edge

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Pass 26 Feb 2015 174,398 miles

all exhaust joints corroded

both rear lower suspension arm rose bushes worn

nearside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

oil leak

rear brake pipe ferrules corroding

slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 10 Feb 2015 174,395 miles

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

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

All exhaust joints corroded

Both rear lower suspension arm rose bushes worn

Forward exhaust pipe from manifold has minor leak of gases

Nearside rear handbrake lever of its stop

Oil leak

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroding

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 3 Feb 2014 166,937 miles

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Nearside rear handbrake lever slightly off its stop

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Upper engine stabilizing bar bush deteriorating

Various small chips in windscreen

offside front lower suspension arm forward bush deteriorating

Fail 31 Jan 2014 166,933 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arm forward bushes deteriorating

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Nearside rear handbrake lever slightly off its stop

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Slight play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Upper engine stabilizing bar bush deteriorating

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2012 156,694 miles

Nearside front wheel rim bent

Oil dampness on engine

Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Slight play in offside rear anti-role bar drop link

Various small exhaust leaks

Fail 24 Oct 2012 156,686 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake fluid level low

Nearside front wheel rim bent

Oil dampness on engine

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

Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Slight play in offside rear anti-role bar drop link

Small cuts in both outer front cv boots

Various small exhaust leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2011 147,365 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside inner front cv boot split

Offside wiper blade smearing

Oil dampness on engine

Power steering pump noisey

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Slight play in offside rear anti-role bar drop link

Fail 6 Oct 2011 147,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both rear tyres wearing out off shape **Strong advise**

Coolant level low

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside inner front cv boot split

Offside wiper blade smearing

Oil dampness on engine

Power steering pump noisey

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint

Slight play in offside rear anti-role bar drop link

various cuts in all tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2010 139,533 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 139,530 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 134,380 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 134,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 122,943 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2008 122,943 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Brake Fluid very poor condition requires changing now

Coolant low & antifreeze strength poor + dirty recomend flush and check for leaks

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Top engine stabiliser bar bushes U/S

n/s/f shock absorber dust gaiter split

Pass 15 Sep 2006 105,665 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 105,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are wearing on the inside edge, and tread close to the legal limit.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 89,269 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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X81 BGM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 X81 BGM, 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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X81 BGM is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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