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BD08 YYV

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,323 mi
Last recorded145,323 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YYV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 145,323 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 137,598 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 137,598 miles

Front Position lamp not working both dipped beams (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 125,455 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 125,351 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inner (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 16 May 2016 121,947 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 112,311 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 112,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,360 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 98,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 83,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 83,254 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,405 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,040 miles

Damage to both o/s tyres to their outer sidewalls however no ply or cords showing

H/brake cable gaiters split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Damage to both o/s tyres to their outer sidewalls however no ply or cords showing

H/brake cable gaiters split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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BD08 YYV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD08 YYV, 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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BD08 YYV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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