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EO05 CAU

2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,918 mi
Last recorded136,918 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 CAU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,918 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,018 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive unable to locate source possibly coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,287 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 103,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,326 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,457 miles

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

rear drop links worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,281 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,821 miles

small oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,040 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 52,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,801 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 37,727 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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EO05 CAU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EO05 CAU, 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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What year was EO05 CAU registered?

EO05 CAU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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