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X897 DDB

2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,751 mi
Last recorded92,751 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 DDB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 92,751 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 92,215 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 92,142 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 91,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes going in & out of brake valve bolted to rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside & Nearside inner sills corroded, Outer sills covered with plastics trims

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 91,079 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside and Nearside inner sills corroded. Outer sills covered with plastic trims

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 89,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 88,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coming out of the rear brake pressure regulator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 87,993 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 87,466 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,351 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 84,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,971 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 83,247 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 81,621 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 81,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 79,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,853 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 78,008 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 78,008 miles

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

Both sills damaged & corroding.

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cable close to o/s/r wheel rim

n/s/r bump stop insecure

some play to steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2008 72,705 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,275 miles

1 n/s/f inner drive shaft boot split 2 slight play in steering when engine running

slight play in both rear track control arms

Pass 7 Nov 2005 57,258 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 57,207 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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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X897 DDB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X897 DDB, 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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X897 DDB is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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