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VX55 TYB

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

186,486 mi
Last recorded186,486 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 TYB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 186,486 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 186,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 179,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 172,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 161,425 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 161,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d-bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear ride level sensor broken

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 161,369 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

front brake disc worn not weakened

front of vehicle and sub frame surface rust

offside front lower sill damaged not resulting in holes

Pass 16 Sep 2016 146,905 miles

front sub frame surface rust

offside front upper arm bush slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2016 146,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper arm bush and ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

front sub frame surface rust

offside front upper arm bush slight play

under tray slightly insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2015 133,094 miles

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

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 29 Sep 2015 133,092 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front worn inner edge limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2014 120,197 miles

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

rear inner brake pads close to limit

Fail 23 Sep 2014 120,197 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit and worn inner edge

rear inner brake pads close to limit

Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,198 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated,one mount bracket adrift

Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,095 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,872 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 83,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,315 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,315 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front and rear discs corrosion / worn

both front tyres bald inner tread and splits inner sidewalls

Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,093 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,894 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 50,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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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VX55 TYB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VX55 TYB, 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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VX55 TYB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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