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AP08 ABK

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,868 mi
Last recorded148,868 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 ABK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 148,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 145,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front inner sills damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2021 145,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake only just min requirements, may need repair and or adjustment

Pass 3 Sep 2020 143,025 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 137,288 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 128,445 miles

Offside Lower windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

n.s. outer sill damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2017 128,043 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust mounting bracket corroded off

n.s. outer sill damaged

o.s.f tyre very bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,943 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 112,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 97,897 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 27 May 2014 81,050 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 May 2014 81,045 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 May 2013 65,475 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 65,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2012 52,576 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 38,644 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 38,644 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AP08 ABK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 74,685 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 AP08 ABK, 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 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP08 ABK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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