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OY55 ESG

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,602 mi
Last recorded73,602 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ESG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2021 73,602 miles

Emissions not tested Due to erratic engine idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill / floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Drivers door handle insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X 3 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside front outer c v boot leaking grease

Rear lower engine mount worn

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,790 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 68,790 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,554 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 58,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,989 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 52,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 51,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 51,452 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,131 miles

front suspension headlamp leveller is broken.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,698 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 46,698 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,143 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,807 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 27 Nov 2008 30,006 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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OY55 ESG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OY55 ESG, 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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OY55 ESG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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