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DX53 GJJ

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,613 mi
Last recorded71,613 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GJJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 71,613 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r slight damage to sidewall

Fail 14 Jan 2014 71,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r slight damage to sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

both suspension rear bump stops detached

Fail 9 Aug 2012 68,329 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,329 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,385 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 2 Jul 2011 63,380 miles

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

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

small cut in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,682 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall, but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

Rear suspension bump stops have fallen out

Fail 27 Aug 2009 49,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall, but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

Rear suspension bump stops have fallen out

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,952 miles

N/S/F Lower arm Front Bush starting to pop out.

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 41,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F Lower arm Front Bush starting to pop out.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,916 miles

no "kick up" on n/s headlamp beam

small cuts in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 25,982 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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DX53 GJJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DX53 GJJ, 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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DX53 GJJ is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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