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YY05 YSG

2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,736 mi
Last recorded57,736 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv58,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 YSG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGtv
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 57,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 57,605 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,695 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 56,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,062 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2012 54,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OSF WIPER SLIGHTLY WORN

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,718 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 53,627 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,190 miles

Suspect O/S/R Caliper hand brake mechanism starting to fail

maybe slight wear in n/s/r anti roll bar link

signs of a leak at radiator (deteriorated) and plastic pipe

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight signs of rust on front disks

slight wear on inside of tyres

Fail 3 Aug 2010 52,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

maybe slight wear in n/s/r anti roll bar link

rear disks corroded

signs of a leak at radiator (deteriorated) and plastic pipe

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight dampness at sump plug

slight signs of rust on front disks

slight wear on inside of tyres

very slight wear in n/s/f lower arm

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,359 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Gtv?

Based on 93,802 MOT tests across 7,495 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
3,408
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
7,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 7,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,014
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,172
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,047
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,770
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YY05 YSG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,829 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 Gtv fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY05 YSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Gtv typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo Gtv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY05 YSG is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Gtv, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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