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LY57 ZRG

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,072 mi
Last recorded147,072 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 ZRG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 147,072 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 146,912 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 139,359 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 139,210 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 130,897 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 130,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached FRONT INNER BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 122,005 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 122,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,510 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 113,143 miles

corrosion & damage to both front sills & jacking points.

Fail 4 Jun 2020 113,143 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

corrosion & damage to both front sills & jacking points.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 110,531 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 109,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 101,233 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,086 miles

front tyres wearing on there inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn near 1.6mm and perrished

Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,372 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 60,370 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

engine under tray insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2013 51,458 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 44,795 miles

handbrake lever has sideways movement [close to m/o/t failure]

Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,369 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 28,364 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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LY57 ZRG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LY57 ZRG, 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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LY57 ZRG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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