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LJ08 FPV

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,631 mi
Last recorded91,631 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 FPV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 91,631 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

new nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyres fitted

new rear exhaust system fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2022 91,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Central Front exhaust box outer skin is perishing away

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner edge STRONGLY RECOMMEND CHANGING ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

front subframe has corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2021 85,797 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 75,352 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2018 72,146 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,007 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust corroded

exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,668 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

exhaust corroded

exhaust mount broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 60,142 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

exhaust corroded

exhaust mount broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 55,582 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 May 2014 49,201 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 49,201 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 42,290 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,730 miles

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

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

front discs showing wear

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,914 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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LJ08 FPV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ08 FPV, 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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LJ08 FPV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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