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RA05 LBY

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,544 mi
Last recorded178,544 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 LBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 178,544 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 167,791 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 167,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken but system still well supported

Pass 14 Apr 2016 157,414 miles

All welding patches (failed items) have been plate welded and covered in thick underseal.

EML displayed.

Front & Rear n/s and o/s Drop link(s) have movements at the ball joint(s).

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Service brakes (55%) and Parking brakes (17%) have only just met the requirements.

Fail 13 Apr 2016

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear to front outer sill complete (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear to front outer sill complete (2.4.A.3)

EML displayed.

Front & Rear n/s and o/s Drop link(s) have movements at the ball joint(s).

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Service brakes (55%) and Parking brakes (17%) have only just met the requirements.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 157,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable hanging down

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 142,221 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 141,963 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 128,139 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 128,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 118,511 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worm low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 91,228 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2010 90,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 76,675 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 59,577 miles

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

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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RA05 LBY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RA05 LBY, 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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RA05 LBY is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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