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RA54 FXK

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,978 mi
Last recorded140,978 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 FXK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 140,978 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion to nearside lower body

offside front wheel bearing noisy but dosent feel rough when rotated by hand

slight coolant leak from thermo stat area

slight corrosion to under vehicle chasis floor pan

slight damage to nearside & offside lower body

slight oil leaks

washers working intermittently

Pass 23 Jul 2013 131,942 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2013 131,942 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 128,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,827 miles

*** n/s/r tyre tread low ( skypes ) bald on inner edge , recommend replace ***

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

evidence coolant leak at thermostat

o/s/r tyre tread wearing inner edge

oil leaks , suspect cam cover gaskets

recommend rear wheel alignment check / adjust

under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fail 13 Jul 2011 122,808 miles

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

*** n/s/r tyre tread low ( skypes ) bald on inner edge , recommend replace ***

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

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

evidence coolant leak at thermostat

n/s/f brake sensor wire insecure , fouling on c.v. gaiter , ( gaiter worn , may split )

o/s/r tyre tread wearing inner edge

oil leaks , suspect cam cover gaskets

recommend rear wheel alignment check / adjust

under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 8 Jul 2010 118,025 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust minor leak at joints

engine intermittent misfire ?

front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads appear thin

nearside rear lower suspension arm bent , altering rear wheel alignment , causing uneven tyre wear

nearside rear tyre tread balding on inner edge , at limit , recommend replace

offside front tyre , cut inner wall

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 112,957 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 112,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 112,947 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 104,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 104,817 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2008 71,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 71,457 miles

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

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

Offside 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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RA54 FXK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RA54 FXK, 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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RA54 FXK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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