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YUO 5K

1972 Alfa Romeo GT

Green Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,501 mi
Last recorded91,501 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT55,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUO 5K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,501 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,184 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 91,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 90,551 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 90,551 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 90,473 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,436 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 90,436 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 90,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front inner wings and under floor areas are corroded

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 89,816 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,253 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 89,252 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 89,249 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 88,551 miles

as per origional test No.752273886267

Fail 10 Oct 2006 88,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Engine has bad oil leak.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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YUO 5K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo GT in Green with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YUO 5K, 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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YUO 5K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 26 June 1972.

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