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MM08 YPO

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

270,014 mi
Last recorded270,014 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 YPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 270,014 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both steering arm inner joints slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2025 261,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective near front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system.

rear seat belts not checked, due to seats in the folded down position.

Fail 20 Feb 2025 261,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both sides. (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective near front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system.

rear seat belts not checked, due to seats in the folded down position.

Pass 7 Feb 2024 242,062 miles

Both front steering arms slight play

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside front outer sill undersilled and corroded

Offside rear outer sill corroding

Offside rear tyre worn, inner edge worn unevenly

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 241,576 miles

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

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

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

Both front steering arms slight play

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside front outer sill undersilled and corroded

Offside rear outer sill corroding

Offside rear tyre worn, inner edge worn unevenly

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 216,625 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly inner edge

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

chip in screen

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Jan 2022 202,094 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 202,078 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 193,364 miles

Both Front And Rear Anti-roll Bar D Bushes Worn - Has Side To Side Movement

Movement in offside front seat

Nearside Rear Wheel Outer Rim Damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perished

Offside Rear Outer Sill Damaged And Corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 193,254 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Both Front And Rear Anti-roll Bar D Bushes Worn - Has Side To Side Movement

Nearside Rear Wheel Outer Rim Damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perished

Offside Rear Outer Sill Damaged And Corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 173,142 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Front steering arm play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar bush's worn, roll bar has side to side movement

sill kit fitted

suspension creaking

Fail 15 Jul 2019 172,859 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Offside Front steering arm play

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front anti roll bar bush's worn, roll bar has side to side movement

sill kit fitted

suspension creaking

Pass 30 Jul 2018 160,424 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front seat has movement on mounts

Fail 25 Jul 2018 160,355 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn low on limit cut outer sidewall

Offside Front seat has movement on mounts

Offside Front tyre worn low close to limit

both rear tyres worn low on limit

Fail 25 Jul 2018 160,355 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn low on limit cut outer sidewall

Offside Front seat slight movement

Offside Front tyre worn low close to limit

both rear tyres worn low on legal limit

Fail 25 Jul 2018 160,355 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot damp with grease

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn low on limit cut outer sidewall

Offside Front seat slight movement

Offside Front tyre worn low close to limit

both rear tyres worn low on legal limit

Pass 15 Jul 2017 138,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Jul 2017 138,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,094 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight play offside front steering arm

Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,189 miles

both outer sills damaged

chip in screen

rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 81,432 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,615 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 15 Jul 2011 58,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,410 miles

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

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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MM08 YPO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MM08 YPO, 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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MM08 YPO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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