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SO05 ZGC

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,823 mi
Last recorded102,823 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 ZGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

exhaust back box rubber broken

Fail 15 Mar 2016 102,816 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

exhaust back box rubber broken

Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,178 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn

front subframe getting corroded

offside rear lens cracked

some play front and rear drop links

Fail 18 Feb 2015 93,142 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn

front subframe getting corroded

handbrake travel lazy

offside rear lens cracked

offside rear tyre close to wear bands

rear discs getting corroded and worn

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,226 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,022 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,859 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,287 miles

front discs corroded

hand brake near end of working travel

Fail 16 Mar 2011 51,287 miles

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

front discs corroded

hand brake near end of working travel

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,808 miles

Both front disc's corroded

N/s/r/ brake disc pitted

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 43,808 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front disc's corroded

N/s/r/ brake disc pitted

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 25,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,039 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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SO05 ZGC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SO05 ZGC, 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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SO05 ZGC is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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