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FB03 AOR

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,796 mi
Last recorded97,796 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 AOR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2016 97,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint. (7.1.2)

Front radiator mounting corroded and damaged.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear floor pan has slight corrosion.

Offside headlamp aim on bottom limit will not adjust.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release cable control insecure.

both handbrake cable ends corroded.

both outer sill lips damaged.

exhaust has one rubber mount not fitted and touches on bodywork.

fuel pipe has corrosion front and rear.

severe knock from engine.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust rubbing on underbody

fuel pipes slightly coroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 22 Oct 2015 96,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust rubbing on underbody

fuel pipes slightly coroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,622 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 86,603 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,371 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 82,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 76,797 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 71,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o.s.f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2009 64,826 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 64,824 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 58,054 miles

both lower outer sills damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 14 May 2008 57,906 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both lower outer sills damaged

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 May 2007 49,590 miles
Fail 21 May 2007

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

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

Fail 4 May 2007 49,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

off side rear wing damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,253 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 42,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 42,106 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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FB03 AOR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FB03 AOR, 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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FB03 AOR is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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