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OV55 VFE

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,295 mi
Last recorded154,295 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 VFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 154,295 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 150,768 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes slight (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking and wearing slight lumpy

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 150,768 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside 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 (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes slight (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking and wearing slight lumpy

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 137,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 111,249 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,911 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 84,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,297 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r tyre steped

Fail 11 Sep 2012 70,297 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre steped

Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,506 miles

Exhaust mounting fractured - centre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,323 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,422 miles

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

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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OV55 VFE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OV55 VFE, 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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OV55 VFE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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