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YF53 OTN

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,296 mi
Last recorded52,296 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 OTN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,296 miles

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

front discs worn,rusty and area reduced

front exhaust sections rusty and slight blow at front

r/o/s tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edges

rear discs rusty and area reduced badly at inner face

wet test

Fail 31 Jan 2011 45,273 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust very rusty ,slight blow and patched at rear

front and rear discs rusty and area reduced

most tyres perished

oil leak (gearbox area)

r/o/s tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,273 miles

exhaust very rusty ,slight blow and patched at rear

front and rear discs rusty and area reduced

most tyres perished

oil leak (gearbox area)

r/o/s tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,831 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,859 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,557 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 31,538 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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YF53 OTN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 66,844 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 YF53 OTN, 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 23 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YF53 OTN registered?

YF53 OTN is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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