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LJ57 VSM

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,562 mi
Last recorded98,562 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 VSM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,562 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,512 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 93,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner sill damaged

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,710 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Front & Nearside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 91,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Front & Rear sills damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Front & Nearside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 91,633 miles

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

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

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

outer sills poor

Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,334 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

long travel on hand brake leaver

slight play in o/s/f suspension arms

Fail 1 Mar 2018 86,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No Pattern (possibly bulb wrong) (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

long handbrake travel

long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,607 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 96,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,769 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,271 miles

Both front tyres are bald on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 56,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both front tyres are bald on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,854 miles

wiper blades slightly poor

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,246 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 37,246 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 37,144 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 37,144 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2012 29,109 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front discs are on wear limit pads 60-70% worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,109 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs are on wear limit pads 60-70% worn.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine undertray has slight damage

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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LJ57 VSM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LJ57 VSM, 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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LJ57 VSM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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