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YF05 VFJ

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,118 mi
Last recorded135,118 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,118 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 129,206 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 115,343 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,319 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

engine light on

nearside front tyre 225-40-18wxl worn on inside edge

nearside sill damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2016 107,174 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer clamp snapped (7.1.1)

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

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

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

2 exhaust mountings snapped 3 split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

engine light on

nearside front tyre 225-40-18wxl worn on inside edge

nearside sill damaged

off side sill damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,808 miles

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

exhaust bracket missing

hissing noise from rear of engine

nearside sill damaged

off side drive shaft inner joint worn

off side sill damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2015 98,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust bracket missing

hissing noise from rear of engine

nearside sill damaged

off side drive shaft inner joint worn

off side sill damaged

turbo appears to be leaking gasses (black soot around it)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,940 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 88,231 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 4 May 2012 84,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2011 80,809 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 76,777 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 76,777 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 61,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 61,861 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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YF05 VFJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF05 VFJ, 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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YF05 VFJ is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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