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DS57 YTJ

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,289 mi
Last recorded73,289 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 YTJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,289 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

Rear box exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,062 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 61,974 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 50,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

Offside Rear Brake slight binding

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 47,549 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 47,549 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 44,009 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,679 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,135 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,453 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)

front tyres worn bald on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,939 miles

exhaust front pipe rubber mounting split,

Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,463 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DS57 YTJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS57 YTJ, 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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DS57 YTJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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