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AV03 VAD

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,187 mi
Last recorded103,187 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VAD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 103,187 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 98,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 87,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres 'feathered' on inner band

nearside & offside wipers smearing screen & slightly insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2011 86,360 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres 'feathered' on inner band

nearside & offside wipers smearing screen & slightly insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,017 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside & offside handbrake require slight adjustment

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,359 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 67,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from gearbox?

radiator poor condition, small leak

slight play in rear suspension arms

syrface rust in places under car

Pass 29 Apr 2008 61,209 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 61,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

brake fluid around clutch slave cylinder

grease around o/s/f cv boot ,no split fount at present

Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,430 miles

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,863 miles

both rear tyres on the legal limit

parking brake efficiency only just passed(17%)

rear brake pads worn thin

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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AV03 VAD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV03 VAD, 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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AV03 VAD is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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