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FM05 JYU

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,612 mi
Last recorded67,612 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 JYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe badly corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,990 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 66,921 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s indicator lens broken

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,990 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2011 61,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both front (205/55/16) tyre are wearing uneven on the inside edges

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,809 miles

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

rear discs and pads worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 54,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,488 miles

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

both front brake discs heavily wear liped

front brake pads appear 70& worn

rear anti roll bar is rusty in places

rear brake pads appear 60% worn

Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,488 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs heavily wear liped

front brake pads appear 70& worn

rear anti roll bar is rusty in places

rear brake pads appear 60% worn

Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,236 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,261 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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FM05 JYU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM05 JYU, 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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FM05 JYU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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