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RV05 GTV

2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,885 mi
Last recorded102,885 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 102,885 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer driveshafts, protective boots, securing clips , loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 102,517 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 102,515 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 101,880 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,597 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 96,918 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,723 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,118 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,955 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,124 miles

rear bump stops damaged

rear exhust advanced corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2012 45,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre slight split to side wall

o/s door mirror case loose

rear disc rusty on inner sides

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,480 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 41,479 miles

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

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

front brake discs slighty pitted and worn

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside front indicator and position light lens cracked

offside and nearside front tyres wearing heavy on inner edge and close to legal limit advise wheel alignment

Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,955 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 36,954 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,534 miles

play in o/s mirror

Fail 27 Jan 2009 27,534 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s inner brake disc inner surface rusty

n/s rear bump-stop broken

play in o/s mirror

slight play in n/s rear suspension lower front arm bush

Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,206 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 21,206 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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RV05 GTV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV05 GTV, 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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What year was RV05 GTV registered?

RV05 GTV is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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