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YH54 FCU

2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,504 mi
Last recorded76,504 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv59,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 FCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 76,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 76,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,593 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres unevenly worn

slight corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

slight corrosion suspension components

Fail 28 Feb 2019 74,592 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine steady bushes req

handbrake cables slightly deteriorated, efficiency just met

rear tyres unevenly worn

slight corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

slight corrosion suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2018 72,295 miles

coil springs corroded

engine steady worn

slight corrosion on brake discs

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2018 72,294 miles

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

coil springs corroded

engine steady worn

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2017 70,059 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion on inside of front discs

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,503 miles

middle and rear exhaust sections corroded not holed

Fail 16 Feb 2016 66,503 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust sections corroded not holed

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,388 miles

front suspension bushes slightly worn

slight uneven tyre wear

Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,388 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all tyres slightly uneven worn (50p)

coolant low, rad leaking

front and rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,731 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

pad wires broken

slight play in o/s/r suspension

Fail 28 Jan 2014 53,649 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front wishbone bushes worn

pad wires broken

rear discs slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/r suspension

small wire on alternator touching oil filter

tightend oil filter

Pass 21 Feb 2013 49,376 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,756 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,329 miles

Oil leak

front discs wearing thin

o/s and n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

sill covers

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,123 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 39,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,350 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 33,350 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,904 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 29,904 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YH54 FCU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YH54 FCU, 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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YH54 FCU is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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