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RXI 8229

2006 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,856 mi
Last recorded116,856 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Alfa Romeo GT76,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXI 8229
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 116,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 116,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,165 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)

engine light on dash

Fail 29 Jan 2014 90,165 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,050 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,050 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 66,842 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,371 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 53,371 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,935 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 41,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

handbrake cables in poor condition

rear foglight lense cracked

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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RXI 8229 is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 RXI 8229, 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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What year was RXI 8229 registered?

RXI 8229 is a 2006 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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