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HJ08 UPR

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,543 mi
Last recorded188,543 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UPR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 188,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 188,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 180,101 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 180,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 180,081 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low head light adjuster not adjusting. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer outer casing corrode and braking away. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 180,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 173,039 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 167,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 154,305 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 154,305 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 142,753 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 131,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 114,974 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 114,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 98,168 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 15 Mar 2013 82,095 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to almost bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,095 miles

nearside front tyre worn to almost bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,414 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 62,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,089 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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HJ08 UPR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ08 UPR, 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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HJ08 UPR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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