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RBY 781K

2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,244 mi
Last recorded45,244 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 781K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,244 miles

previously welded plates and sections covered in underseal.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,008 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 45,006 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 44,860 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 44,852 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,830 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 44,825 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres crack on side wall. [due to old age]

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,374 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear suspension straps deterioated

osr,nsr and nsf tyre has cracks in sidewall

underbody of vehicle has slight corrosion in places

Fail 10 Jul 2008 44,374 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear suspension straps deterioated

osr,nsr and nsf tyre has cracks in sidewall

underbody of vehicle has slight corrosion in places

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,696 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,322 miles

corrosion underfloor to wheelarch nearside †front. play in rear wheel bearings. nearside †mirror loose.

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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RBY 781K is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RBY 781K, 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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RBY 781K is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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