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MT57 FYA

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,196 mi
Last recorded132,196 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 FYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 132,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

offside front outer sill damaged/corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 17 Mar 2023 132,196 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

offside front outer sill damaged/corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 1 Apr 2022 128,530 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 128,525 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 127,879 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 124,879 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 124,879 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front exaust mount

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2017 120,038 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 116,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 116,643 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,573 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jan 2016 109,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,013 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,991 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,112 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 73,112 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,482 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,071 miles

Nearside 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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MT57 FYA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT57 FYA, 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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MT57 FYA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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