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YF05 VFR

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,627 mi
Last recorded89,627 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 VFR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,627 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front possible wheel bearing developing

handbrake cables melted but ok

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

nearside sill damaged

offside front sill repair does not have complete weld but not within prescribed area

Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front possible wheel bearing developing

handbrake cables melted but ok

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

nearside sill damaged

offside front sill repair does not have complete weld but not within prescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2017 87,664 miles

Engine management light on

Fuel filter damp

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 225 40 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges 225 40 R18

Fail 19 Jul 2017 87,664 miles

Engine management light on

Fuel filter damp

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 225 40 R18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges 225 40 R18

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,726 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,605 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,556 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,882 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 63,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 58,503 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 58,465 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 51,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,226 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,529 miles

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

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

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 VFR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YF05 VFR, 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 VFR is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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