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MK08 FRP

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,487 mi
Last recorded117,487 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 FRP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 117,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Recheck suspension and steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Recheck suspension and steering (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Very close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 111,231 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside rear suspension arm / track control arm bent

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2024 111,194 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

offside rear suspension arm / track control arm bent

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2023 105,445 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 105,401 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,605 miles

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,305 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 94,305 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,068 miles

front number plate sdamaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 82,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,116 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 71,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,287 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 63,287 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,165 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 41,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 41,086 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,343 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,627 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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MK08 FRP 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 MK08 FRP, 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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MK08 FRP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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