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EU08 YZS

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,529 mi
Last recorded79,529 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YZS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 79,529 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 79,529 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi, Centre Box, and Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 76,725 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 76,714 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 76,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 76,185 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 74,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 71,569 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 10 May 2021 69,688 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,214 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 69,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTERS INOPERATIVE (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,565 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 66,348 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,750 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 58,101 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 51,451 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 51,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2014 44,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 44,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,001 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,001 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,312 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 31,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,377 miles

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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EU08 YZS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EU08 YZS, 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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What year was EU08 YZS registered?

EU08 YZS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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