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FG05 RCU

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,037 mi
Last recorded74,037 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RCU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,037 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 72,498 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 72,488 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 127,193 miles

Both Front Wipers Split

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 127,193 miles

Both Front Wipers Split

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 118,436 miles

Dashboard Electrical Fault

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Gearbox Oil Leak

Handbrake Operation Poor

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside front Tyre Wearing On Edges

Fail 30 Sep 2016 118,436 miles

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

Dashboard Electrical Fault

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Gearbox Oil Leak

Handbrake Operation Poor

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside front Tyre Wearing On Edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 66,515 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,740 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 57,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 56,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,554 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,120 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 40,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2009 34,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,716 miles

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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FG05 RCU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG05 RCU, 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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FG05 RCU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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