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FM08 GSY

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,064 mi
Last recorded135,064 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 GSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 135,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill filled

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 133,952 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding from front to rear

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorber slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp and starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on inner edges and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect passenger seatbelts due to items on seats

Underfloor chassis corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2022 133,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad lining worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding from front to rear

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorber slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp and starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on inner edges and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect passenger seatbelts due to items on seats

Underfloor chassis corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2021 129,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 129,049 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 120,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 116,940 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,854 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 108,854 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 93,868 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,690 miles

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

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

nail in n\s\r tyre

rear exh clamp corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly scored.

o/s/n/s/f tyres wearing inside edges.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,964 miles

front brake discs slightly scored.

o/s/n/s/f tyres wearing inside edges.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,144 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 48,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 36,418 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS LOW DAMPING EFFECT

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE EFFORT APPROX 60% LESS EFFICIENT THAN NEARSIDE

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 30,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,339 miles

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

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

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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FM08 GSY 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 72.2%.

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 FM08 GSY, 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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FM08 GSY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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