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FG08 JYR

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,950 mi
Last recorded95,950 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 95,950 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2020 95,359 miles

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

Front Tyre's have inner edge wear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm - inner edge wear 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 89,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,978 miles

Hand brake high

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 82,978 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake high

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,872 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake slightly high (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 77,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake slightly high (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,557 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 66,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,058 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2014 54,488 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 48,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,197 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,270 miles

inner edges worn on front tyres

Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,270 miles

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

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

inner edges worn on front tyres

Pass 17 May 2011 25,355 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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FG08 JYR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG08 JYR, 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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FG08 JYR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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