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GJ08 MYF

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,413 mi
Last recorded172,413 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 MYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 172,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 172,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement damper / spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 164,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip smaller than 10 mm in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 164,114 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure hanging down (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill deformed and torn a open cut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip smaller than 10 mm in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 157,007 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 157,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 149,341 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 149,334 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2016 130,766 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 21 Nov 2016 130,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 24 Nov 2015 118,023 miles

Nearside Rear Inner perishing on side wall

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

Offside Rear Inner cut on side wall

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 118,023 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner perishing on side wall

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

Offside Rear Inner cut on side wall

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 116,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 108,533 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2013 108,518 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,788 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 78,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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GJ08 MYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GJ08 MYF, 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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GJ08 MYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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