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SY05 WCG

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,466 mi
Last recorded81,466 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 WCG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre close to arm at top ball joint

Fail 5 Apr 2018 81,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported chalked and rear rubber deteriorated (7.1.1)

Brake performance not tested pedal going to floor (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe chalke d (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking around steering rack fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,875 miles

front subframe heavily underseasled

rear subframe and chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,868 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 77,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise centre exhaust hanger

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,151 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 74,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 60,496 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 60,496 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,438 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres age related cracking to tread

Fail 22 Jul 2013 49,434 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres age related cracking to tread

Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,315 miles

Nearside front sill area slightly deformed

Offside front sill area slightly deformed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,630 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 37,630 miles

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

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

slight rumble both rear wheels

Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,019 miles

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

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

advise rear discs starting to corrode

advise reverse lamp insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,955 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,608 miles

n/s rear tyre perished & worn uneven.

o/s rear brake mechanism slight binding.

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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SY05 WCG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY05 WCG, 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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SY05 WCG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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