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AV55 LWJ

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

95,118 mi
Last recorded95,118 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 95,118 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,060 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 95,059 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected White (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fog lamp damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2020 94,861 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fog lamp damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,666 miles

Nearside Outer CV Gaitor inner clip insecure

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 94,666 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Earth connection on battery loose

Nearside Outer CV Gaitor inner clip insecure

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,544 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 6 Apr 2018 94,544 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,419 miles

Nearside outer constant velocity joint gaiter inboard clip loose, still prevents dirt ingress

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 92,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside outer constant velocity joint gaiter inboard clip loose, still prevents dirt ingress

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 81,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,531 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 71,529 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,650 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2012 70,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,969 miles

Oil leak

cuts in o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,968 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

cuts in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,146 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 45,977 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 45,977 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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AV55 LWJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 77,625 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 LWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV55 LWJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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