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Alfa Romeo GTV

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,970 cc

Y221 LHBMOT history

Y221 LHB is a red petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 16 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
106,550 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 LHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 LHB was last recorded at 106,550 miles on 21 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,545 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,550 miles
  • 2025 – 104,252 miles
  • 2024 – 99,246 miles
  • 2023 – 90,554 miles
  • 2018 – 88,608 miles
  • 2017 – 82,815 miles
  • 2015 – 74,594 miles
  • 2014 – 66,152 miles
  • 2012 – 61,745 miles
  • 2011 – 55,817 miles
  • 2010 – 49,034 miles
  • 2009 – 44,962 miles
  • 2008 – 37,754 miles
  • 2007 – 32,115 miles
  • 2006 – 23,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,550 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,550 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,550 miles
    Test number
    775998125380
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Fail106,545 miles (+2,293)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,545 miles
    Test number
    392210455300
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass104,252 miles (+5,006)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    104,252 miles
    Test number
    718090096185
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass99,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,246 miles
    Test number
    870385897315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail99,244 miles (+8,690)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,244 miles
    Test number
    117200561973
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,554 miles
    Test number
    578327595753
    • AdvisoryLower underside heavily covered in underseal

  7. Fail90,554 miles (+1,946)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,554 miles
    Test number
    804477792888
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower underside heavily covered in underseal

  8. Pass88,608 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,608 miles
    Test number
    360295108826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,606 miles (+5,791)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,606 miles
    Test number
    238443125750
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi and mid box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass82,815 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,815 miles
    Test number
    733625482976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,535 miles (+7,941)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,535 miles
    Test number
    683474312413
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor area mounting (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor area (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass74,594 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,594 miles
    Test number
    459298685109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,544 miles (+8,392)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,544 miles
    Test number
    448045585119
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass66,152 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,152 miles
    Test number
    515289394109
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  15. Fail66,151 miles (+4,406)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,151 miles
    Test number
    258375784454
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Pass61,745 miles (+5,928)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,745 miles
    Test number
    799318822360
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass55,817 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,817 miles
    Test number
    127250961276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,796 miles (+6,762)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,796 miles
    Test number
    109389051226
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCorrosion starting to n/s floor area

  19. Pass49,034 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    170644210236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,962 miles
    Test number
    373674649212
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail44,962 miles (+7,208)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,962 miles
    Test number
    102284149261
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass37,754 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,754 miles
    Test number
    553232248277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail37,754 miles (+5,639)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,754 miles
    Test number
    701402148230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass32,115 miles (+8,742)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,115 miles
    Test number
    332900037483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,373 miles
    Test number
    552599026212
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail23,373 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,373 miles
    Test number
    691689826278
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y221 LHB

Does Y221 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y221 LHB is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y221 LHB?
The MOT on Y221 LHB is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y221 LHB done?
Y221 LHB was recorded at 106,550 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,210 miles a year.
Has Y221 LHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 LHB has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y221 LHB 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 Y221 LHB find?
Y221 LHB passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; centre exhaust corroded, and 1 more.

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