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2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Green Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,580 mi
Last recorded109,580 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv79,979 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 YMY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 109,580 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 98,052 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 98,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 88,279 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 88,279 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 79,438 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 79,438 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,482 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 72,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 70,966 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 68,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 59,232 miles

both front tyres very low

both rear bump stops adrift

both rear exhaust sections corroded where they join

both rear springs heavily corroded

play in both rear spring pan arm bushes

play in n/s/f lower arm inner bush

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,518 miles

bioth rear tyres low on inner edges

both rear suspension bump stops roken and have come away

front brake discs lipped and ridged on surface

n/s number plate light lens missing

o/s engine stabilizer mount bush completely split

o/s/f brake flexi hose starting to crack

oil cooler pipes corroding

play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

play in o/s/r damper arm outer bush

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

rear exhaust sections corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2005 35,662 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2005 35,662 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X978 YMY is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Green with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 X978 YMY, 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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X978 YMY is a 2000 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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