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YL51 JBE

2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,490 mi
Last recorded87,490 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv68,928 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 JBE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,490 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 87,466 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 78,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,589 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,760 miles

o/s/r floor weak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,254 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,647 miles

front brake pads partially siezed

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2010 47,647 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

all brake pads partially siezed

hand brake travel close to maximum

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level low

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Fail 2 Jun 2009 45,023 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level low

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,749 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges.n/s/f tyre flat

Fail 3 Jul 2008 40,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

engine/belts noisy

front tyres worn on inner edges.n/s/f tyre flat

Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,575 miles

both front tyres bald on inside edges of tyres

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,283 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 29,289 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively 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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YL51 JBE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 68,928 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 YL51 JBE, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YL51 JBE is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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