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RV56 LSU

2006 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,755 mi
Last recorded142,755 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo GT76,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 LSU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 142,755 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level was low customer oil used to top up level.

engine underside wet with oil

Pass 8 Feb 2024 137,538 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 137,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 131,963 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 128,046 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 125,014 miles

Co emissions only just met at fast idle speed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 121,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 121,745 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 119,097 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle damaged,can still open door with care

Pass 26 Jan 2018 115,941 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush not considered to be excessive (2.4.G.2)

nearside front door handle in poor condition - door can still be opened from the outside

Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,512 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 112,512 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 110,073 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jan 2016 110,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine management light

Fail 2 Dec 2014 103,500 miles

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

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

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

battery clamp retaining nut missing- battery still secure

both rear valve stems starting to perish

engine management lamp illuminated

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

offside front brake hose very slightly twisted but not fouling

play in both offside and nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes

rear brake discs and pads worn

slight noise evident from nearside front wheel bearing

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

stonechips in front screen

very slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

very slight play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

Pass 2 Dec 2014 103,500 miles

battery clamp retaining nut missing- battery still secure

both rear valve stems starting to perish

engine management lamp illuminated

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

offside front brake hose very slightly twisted but not fouling

play in both offside and nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes

rear brake discs and pads worn

slight noise evident from nearside front wheel bearing

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

stonechips in front screen

very slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints

very slight play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,187 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 98,187 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,717 miles

Engine undersheild loose and insecure

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,059 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,346 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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RV56 LSU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 76,337 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 RV56 LSU, 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 20 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV56 LSU is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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