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AR51 XDK

2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,924 mi
Last recorded100,924 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv68,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XDK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 100,924 miles

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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2015 100,925 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear discs pitted/corroded (inner face)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 94,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

boot floor corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear discs pitted/corroded (inner face)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Fail 27 Aug 2010 86,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 14 Aug 2009 1,832 miles

suspension noise noted

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,096 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

front brake discs have a slight lip

Fail 6 Aug 2008 79,096 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

front brake discs have a slight lip

front brake pads 60% worn

heat shield noisey

nearside front flexi brake hose not fitted in bracket

nearside front window screen washers disconnected

offside rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,314 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 60,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,466 miles

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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AR51 XDK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AR51 XDK, 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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AR51 XDK is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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