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VF55 HTP

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,106 mi
Last recorded134,106 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 HTP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 134,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm slight play in ball joint

Nearside Rear tyre has cut not deep enough to reach cords or ply

minor leaks of exhaust gases on exhaust

Fail 15 Jun 2018 134,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 129,408 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

Offside Front bottom ball joint slight play

front sub frame corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2017 129,407 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

Offside Front bottom ball joint slight play

front sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,671 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 121,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 115,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear and o/s front tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Nov 2014 112,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 112,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,199 miles

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

deep cut to n/s rear Tyre

Fail 7 Jun 2013 105,169 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

deep cut to n/s rear Tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,500 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2011 81,950 miles

N/S/F tyre has small cuts in the face but no cord showing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 81,950 miles

N/S/F tyre has small cuts in the face but no cord showing

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 58,369 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,369 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 58,366 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,011 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,908 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VF55 HTP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VF55 HTP, 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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VF55 HTP is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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