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YL05 YOF

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,608 mi
Last recorded147,608 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 YOF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2016 147,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket missing (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18W (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18Y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre very low on pressure

tubro hose split

Pass 28 Aug 2015 138,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 130,495 miles

o/s front inner sill distorted

Fail 20 Aug 2014 130,492 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s front inner sill distorted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 121,185 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,292 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 107,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,039 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,039 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,357 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 73,342 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 65,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 65,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,080 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,805 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,772 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

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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YL05 YOF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YL05 YOF, 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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YL05 YOF is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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