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SH05 WGE

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,234 mi
Last recorded195,234 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 WGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 195,234 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 195,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 188,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic sideskirts

vehicle has been welded but unable to inspect due to excessive underseal

Pass 26 May 2016 184,301 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 184,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 175,144 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 175,144 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 170,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 164,073 miles

slight damage to both outer sills

Fail 2 May 2013 164,061 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight damage to both outer sills

Pass 6 Mar 2012 160,915 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 146,538 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 146,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 133,806 miles

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

emf light illuminated on dash

Fail 27 May 2010 133,806 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

emf light illuminated on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2009 113,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2008 87,580 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 87,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WGE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SH05 WGE, 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 WGE is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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