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LY08 XAF

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,310 mi
Last recorded116,310 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 XAF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 116,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 116,310 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 102,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 102,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,358 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 94,726 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,880 miles

Central exhaust supporting hanger broken away . rust

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coil springs corroded

shock absorbers corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 89,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

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

Central exhaust supporting hanger broken away . rust

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coil springs corroded

shock absorbers corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,526 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 85,725 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 70,246 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 63,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

FRONT TYRES ARE NEARLY THROUGH TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 47,848 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,460 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 35,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,666 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,781 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LY08 XAF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LY08 XAF, 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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LY08 XAF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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