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YJ55 YRK

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,691 mi
Last recorded94,691 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 YRK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,691 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front air bag cover insecure

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 94,690 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front air bag cover insecure

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from interior view mirror. ()

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

Rear boot lid unable to open.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,481 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from interior view mirror. ()

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

Rear boot lid unable to open.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,734 miles

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

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 6 Apr 2016 79,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 68,736 miles

engine misfire

Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine misfire

Fail 31 Mar 2014 68,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

engine missfiring

exhaust back box corroded

oil level low

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine oil level requires top up.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 56,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to front bumper

Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,416 miles

damage to front bumper

Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,745 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 51,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,008 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YJ55 YRK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YJ55 YRK, 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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YJ55 YRK is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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