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LT08 HVJ

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,099 mi
Last recorded126,099 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 HVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 126,099 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 126,059 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 117,966 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 117,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,947 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 113,947 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 110,911 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,858 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

Fail 16 Jun 2017 98,858 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 76,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks on sidewall also nail in tread

Pass 28 May 2015 64,698 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on the outeside side wall, just ok at time of test

rear brake pads low

Fail 28 May 2015 64,696 miles

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

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

n/s front side light dim

n/s rear tyre cracking on the outeside side wall, just ok at time of test

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 May 2014 55,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 51,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,579 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 50,579 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,396 miles

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,909 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 39,909 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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LT08 HVJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in White with a 1,970cc 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 LT08 HVJ, 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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LT08 HVJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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