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Alfa Romeo GTV

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,959 cc

T851 AVJMOT history

T851 AVJ is a black petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
104,769 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T851 AVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,959 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T851 AVJ was last recorded at 104,769 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,759 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,769 miles
  • 2022 – 104,576 miles
  • 2021 – 104,002 miles
  • 2020 – 103,016 miles
  • 2018 – 102,646 miles
  • 2017 – 100,856 miles
  • 2016 – 100,003 miles
  • 2015 – 99,329 miles
  • 2014 – 97,704 miles
  • 2013 – 96,533 miles
  • 2012 – 93,693 miles
  • 2011 – 88,416 miles
  • 2010 – 83,723 miles
  • 2009 – 76,698 miles
  • 2008 – 69,685 miles
  • 2007 – 59,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,769 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy
  • AdvisoryUnderside wax oiled

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,769 miles (+10)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,769 miles
    Test number
    839639649519
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy
    • AdvisoryUnderside wax oiled
  2. Fail104,759 miles (+183)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,759 miles
    Test number
    287628921270
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement calliper lever stuck on (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside waxoyled
  3. Pass104,576 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,576 miles
    Test number
    721759562118
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops insecure
  4. Fail104,576 miles (+574)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,576 miles
    Test number
    925163835213
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops insecure
  5. Pass104,002 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    590978149255
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  6. Fail103,976 miles (+960)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,976 miles
    Test number
    345243244289
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  7. Pass103,016 miles (+25)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    846591353602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront of sills slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops detached
  8. Fail102,991 miles (+345)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,991 miles
    Test number
    207887034584
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront of sills slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops detached
  9. Pass102,646 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,646 miles
    Test number
    932344204210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,594 miles (+1,738)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,594 miles
    Test number
    454494378424
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass100,856 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,856 miles
    Test number
    207561125557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,003 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,003 miles
    Test number
    721446772930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,329 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,329 miles
    Test number
    498793305202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,704 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,704 miles
    Test number
    225491894422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,533 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,533 miles
    Test number
    497099993166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,693 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,693 miles
    Test number
    749967802242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,654 miles (+5,238)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,654 miles
    Test number
    397951102401
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass88,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,416 miles
    Test number
    606671211288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,416 miles (+4,693)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,416 miles
    Test number
    935831111295
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass83,723 miles (+7,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,723 miles
    Test number
    321089280151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  21. Pass76,698 miles (+8)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,698 miles
    Test number
    883853969120
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake vacum poor
    • NoteRad damp on lower off side
  22. Fail76,690 miles (+7,005)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,690 miles
    Test number
    242701569479
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake vacum poor
    • NoteRad damp on lower off side
  23. Pass69,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    69,685 miles
    Test number
    204180558421
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Fail69,685 miles (+10,419)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,685 miles
    Test number
    481570558159
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Pass59,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,266 miles
    Test number
    981460727116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T851 AVJ

Does T851 AVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T851 AVJ expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T851 AVJ?
The MOT on T851 AVJ expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T851 AVJ done?
T851 AVJ was recorded at 104,769 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 2,563 miles a year.
Has T851 AVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T851 AVJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T851 AVJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T851 AVJ find?
T851 AVJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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