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DY55 YLM

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,817 mi
Last recorded119,817 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YLM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 119,817 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 99,241 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,939 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 89,939 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,516 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,600 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,032 miles

exhaust braket snaped

Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,932 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 53,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,280 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S ARE SCORED / CORRODED / FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE 75% WORN

Fail 12 Jan 2010 46,265 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S ARE SCORED / CORRODED / FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE 75% WORN

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,079 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 36,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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DY55 YLM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY55 YLM, 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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DY55 YLM is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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