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GT08 RAB

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,956 mi
Last recorded89,956 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT08 RAB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 89,956 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 89,956 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 85,399 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,776 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 79,760 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn extreme furthest to the rear of the car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,676 miles

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

damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,155 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 63,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Door handle broken but still working

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,075 miles

Oil leak Oil cooler pipe. ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 57,919 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak Oil cooler pipe. ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,242 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside front sidelight dim

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,287 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 46,223 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 44,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 40,240 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 26,295 miles

Crush damage to nearside front sill.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

The offside rear brake pads are worn down considerably more than the nearside rear brake pads, it is recomended that a full inspection on these brakes is carried out as soon as possible.

Fail 28 Dec 2011 26,236 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Crush damage to nearside front sill.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

The offside rear brake pads are worn down considerably more than the nearside rear brake pads, it is recomended that a full inspection on these brakes is carried out as soon as possible.

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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GT08 RAB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GT08 RAB, 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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GT08 RAB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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