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YY55 GXU

2005 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,208 mi
Last recorded147,208 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo GT77,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 GXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 147,208 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 147,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 142,160 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 142,147 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 137,030 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 137,028 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 89,705 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 89,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 78,345 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 78,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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YY55 GXU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YY55 GXU, 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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YY55 GXU is a 2005 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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