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GJ04 VZE

2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,872 mi
Last recorded109,872 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv59,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VZE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,872 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor slight corrosion

coil springs corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

radiator support mounting corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 109,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor slight corrosion

coil springs corroded

handbrake has little reserve travel

radiator support mounting corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 107,503 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front radiator support bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

surface corrosion on all suspension

Fail 17 Oct 2017 107,496 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Front radiator support bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

surface corrosion on all suspension

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,382 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 104,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 102,508 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn uneven on Inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 102,500 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres badly worn uneven on Inner edge

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,326 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 97,326 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust sections are extreamly rusted

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,120 miles

corrosion in exhaust system.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,362 miles

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

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

front headlamps aims slightly high.

n/s/r hand brake low reading.

surface corrosion in front chassis crossmenber.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,579 miles

corrosion in radiator lower susport braket bar.

front inner brakes discs worn.

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm & worn on inside edge.

n/s/r foot & hand brake slightly low reading.

o/s/f tyre worn 3mm & wearing on inside edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,446 miles

o/s/f headlamp aim slightly high.

rear brakes discs rusty.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 60,323 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 60,323 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/r tyre worn 2mm.

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,400 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 45,337 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,937 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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GJ04 VZE is a 2004 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 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 59,866 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 GJ04 VZE, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ04 VZE is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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