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DE56 BYW

2006 Alfa Romeo GT

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

187,346 mi
Last recorded187,346 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo GT76,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 BYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 187,346 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 187,346 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working and reverse lights (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 186,353 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 186,353 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of all brake discs and pads (3.7.A.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag light on unchecked (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested glow plug light on (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 180,979 miles

All brake discs worn / corroded but not weakened

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 164,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted at time of test

inner steering rack play

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2016 163,692 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted at time of test

inner steering rack play

nearside outer sill has slight corrosion

offside front inner wheel arch has loose electrical wiring, not considered dangerous

Pass 16 Mar 2015 150,408 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 150,061 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 134,503 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 134,502 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 119,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 110,042 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 110,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 79,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,163 miles

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

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

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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DE56 BYW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 76,337 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 DE56 BYW, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE56 BYW is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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