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FJ53 RMY

2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,518 mi
Last recorded101,518 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv66,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 RMY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 101,518 miles

brake pipes poorly fitted

hand brake just passing

rear discs and pads deteriorated

rear seatbelts slow to retract

slight bind o/s/f brake

suspension corroded eg springs, shocks, arms etc

tyres worn/cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2019 101,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes slightly poorly fitted

hand brake readings just passing

oil

rear discs and pads deteriortated

rear seatbelts slow to retract

slight bind o/s/f brake

suspension components corroded eg springs, rear arms etc

tyres slightly worn/cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,112 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

brake pipes poorly fitted

handbrake just reaching pass %

o/s/f strut mounting corroded slightly

suspension components corroded eg springs, shocks, arms etc

Fail 16 Jan 2018 100,110 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding red (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake discs slightly corroded

brake pipes poorly fitted

handbrake long and readings just met

n/s/r fog lamp in-op

o/s/f shock top mount area corroded

suspension components corroded eg springs, shocks, arms etc

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,984 miles

exhaust has slight blow from front and middle sections

general corrosion to underside

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded and pans.

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 98,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer boot inner clip leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner outer clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant bottle empty

exhaust has slight blow from front and middle sections

general corrosion to underside

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded and pans.

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,269 miles

handbrake just met efficiency and little reserve travel

numerous brake pipes poorly fitted, n/s/r flexible poorly secured

radiator in poor condition and support bar bent

slight blows from exhaust front pipe/manifold area

slight cut in o/s/f tyre tread

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/r ball joints

slight squeak from aux belt

small chip on o/s of windscreen

wiper blades slightly loose

Fail 9 Jan 2016 96,269 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake just met efficiency and little reserve travel

numerous brake pipes poorly fitted, n/s/r flexible poorly secured

radiator in poor condition and support bar bent

slight blows from exhaust front pipe/manifold area

slight cut in o/s/f tyre tread

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/r ball joints

slight squeak from aux belt

small chip on o/s of windscreen

wiper blades slightly loose

Fail 3 Dec 2015 96,255 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both fronts of front to rears below abs unit (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring insecure at power steering pump area, touching belt (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play may req steering rack arm!! (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f steering rack arm threads for track rods end in poor condition

numerous brake pipes poorly routed and fitted, n/s/r brake flexible poorly secured

o/s wiper blade slightly loose

oil low topped up

poss fault with n/s/f lower ball joint, worn or loose?

radiator leaking, support bracket bent

slight cut in o/s/f tyre tread

slight squeak from aux belt

small chip on o/s of windscreen

some slight leaks from exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2014 93,867 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 93,862 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 93,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,878 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,853 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 655,569 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,598 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 45,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,240 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,095 miles

non standard tyre valves fitted

all brake discs corroded

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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FJ53 RMY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FJ53 RMY, 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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FJ53 RMY is a 2003 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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