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YAU 100

1972 Alfa Romeo GT

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT55,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAU 100
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,458 miles

Metal petrol pipe from tank corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 97,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint between silencer and tail pipe loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located Top section not in cup (2.4.C.2)

Metal petrol pipe from tank corroded

Right hand front tie rod inner bush at top arm worn

Slight blow from silencer where pipe exits at rear

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 94,865 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 May 2013 94,853 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,323 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 93,323 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside lower ball joint is noisey

Steering box has end float on mainshaft and is leaking badly

Fail 12 Oct 2010 92,090 miles

Front silencer corroded and starting to split

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Wear in steering box and steering idler

Pass 12 Oct 2010 92,090 miles

Front silencer corroded and starting to split

Wear in steering box and steering idler

Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,380 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2009 9,376 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 88,723 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 88,714 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 87,309 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 86,208 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 85,920 miles

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

Coolant leak

nearside rear tyre wall aged

offside and nearside rear axle half shaft seals leaking

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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YAU 100 is a 1972 Alfa Romeo GT in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 55,053 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 YAU 100, 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 54 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YAU 100 is a 1972 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 22 September 1972.

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