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EU53 OCG

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,645 mi
Last recorded87,645 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 OCG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 86,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 82,775 miles

coil spring corroded front nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded rear nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

front discs rusted badly on inner side (pads new)

Fail 13 May 2016 82,775 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi damaged leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear floor plan holed (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded front nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded rear nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

front discs rusted badly on inner side (pads new)

Pass 12 May 2015 80,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 80,761 miles

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 78,764 miles

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

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

both rear floor pans are slightly correded

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 12 May 2014 78,764 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear floor pans are slightly correded

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 7 May 2013 75,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 7 May 2013 75,769 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,922 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,915 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,925 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 66,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,939 miles

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear on limit - badly worn on inner edge & distorted

Fail 4 Aug 2009 57,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear on limit - badly worn on inner edge & distorted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,766 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,224 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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EU53 OCG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EU53 OCG, 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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EU53 OCG is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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