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Alfa Romeo GTV

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,970 cc

Y288 BCSMOT history

Y288 BCS is a green petrol Alfa Romeo GTV first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,163 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 BCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,970 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 BCS was last recorded at 69,163 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 6,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,932 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,231 miles
Average per year
2,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,163 miles
  • 2025 – 62,932 miles
  • 2024 – 49,569 miles
  • 2023 – 48,091 miles
  • 2022 – 46,410 miles
  • 2017 – 43,659 miles
  • 2016 – 42,097 miles
  • 2015 – 41,545 miles
  • 2014 – 40,732 miles
  • 2013 – 32,880 miles
  • 2010 – 30,112 miles
  • 2009 – 29,313 miles
  • 2008 – 26,628 miles
  • 2007 – 24,397 miles
  • 2006 – 21,900 miles
  • 2005 – 19,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,163 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    772604260431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail69,163 miles (+6,231)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    453153503757
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass62,932 miles (+13,363)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,932 miles
    Test number
    241607086864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,569 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,569 miles
    Test number
    677996334486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,091 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,091 miles
    Test number
    392326829477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,410 miles
    Test number
    422092219322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail46,410 miles (+2,751)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,410 miles
    Test number
    671925804675
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass43,659 miles (+1,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,659 miles
    Test number
    915130061961
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass42,097 miles (+552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,097 miles
    Test number
    269288483556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc on insides (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass41,545 miles (+813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,545 miles
    Test number
    966445665010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass40,732 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,732 miles
    Test number
    158727574002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,731 miles (+7,851)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,731 miles
    Test number
    107132374040
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass32,880 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,880 miles
    Test number
    548638873033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  14. Fail32,880 miles (+2,768)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,880 miles
    Test number
    959277373062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  15. Pass30,112 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,112 miles
    Test number
    792020220172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,313 miles (+2,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,313 miles
    Test number
    142910419311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass26,628 miles (+2,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    574575908361
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass24,397 miles (+2,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,397 miles
    Test number
    410330217490
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass21,900 miles (+2,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    21,900 miles
    Test number
    874321216390
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass19,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,470 miles
    Test number
    120059515330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 BCS

Does Y288 BCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 BCS is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y288 BCS?
The MOT on Y288 BCS is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 BCS done?
Y288 BCS was recorded at 69,163 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,441 miles a year.
Has Y288 BCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 BCS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y288 BCS 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 Y288 BCS find?
Y288 BCS passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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