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RF55 BPU

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,986 mi
Last recorded94,986 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 BPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,986 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust in a corroded condition

Fail 9 Oct 2017 94,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust in a corroded condition

Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,231 miles

rear exhaust in a corroded condition

wear o/s/f top suspension arm bushes

Fail 12 Oct 2016 86,204 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle mount exhaust torn (7.1.1)

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust in a corroded condition

wear o/s/f top suspension arm bushes

Pass 16 Oct 2015 76,541 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has crack inside of wheel

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

exhaust back box outer case corroded away

Fail 16 Oct 2015 76,541 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour inside of lamp fell apart (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel has crack inside of wheel

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

exhaust back box outer case corroded away

Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,116 miles

Back Box Corroded

Center And Rear Exhaust Brackets Broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,116 miles

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

Back Box Corroded

Center And Rear Exhaust Brackets Broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rubbers split but still supporting rear section

Fail 23 Sep 2013 64,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust back box slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rubbers split but still supporting rear section

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,509 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,160 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 55,123 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 38,394 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,724 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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RF55 BPU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF55 BPU, 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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RF55 BPU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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