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SH05 UPJ

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

118,234 mi
Last recorded118,234 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 UPJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 118,234 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 118,234 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 118,230 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and o/s/ outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 118,197 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill along (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 115,446 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 115,446 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,596 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2016 112,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill end (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill end (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 104,871 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 104,871 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 100,441 miles

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

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

centre brake lamp in op

Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,441 miles

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

centre brake lamp in op

Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,481 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre brake lamp in op, but have been advised by owner that this lamp is disconected.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,989 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 85,989 miles

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

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

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

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

outer casing on handbrake cables split

Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,760 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 65,170 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 64,603 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,108 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 41,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SH05 UPJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SH05 UPJ, 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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SH05 UPJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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