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EA05 HRJ

2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

76,903 mi
Last recorded76,903 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 HRJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 76,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,779 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 72,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

drivers seat back rest has slight play

fuel pipes under car slightly corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,060 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 67,055 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,350 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 59,345 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 59,302 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,850 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,880 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,359 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 33,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011

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

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

rear sevice brake slightly low effort

Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,772 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 10,772 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2009 7,389 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2008 948 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 948 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn inside edges advise tracking

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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EA05 HRJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,829 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 EA05 HRJ, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA05 HRJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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