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FP55 VBC

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

76,368 mi
Last recorded76,368 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VBC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 76,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 74,588 miles

Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 74,584 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 73,520 miles

Rear control arm rear bush both sides

Fail 21 Nov 2018 73,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear control arm rear bush both sides

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,999 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 70,998 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,295 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 70,243 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,473 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 67,403 miles

3 tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,403 miles

3 tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,636 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 64,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,476 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)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 64,476 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,743 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 54,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,270 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 50,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 44,924 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,382 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FP55 VBC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FP55 VBC, 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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FP55 VBC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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