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MW57 UPB

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,235 mi
Last recorded68,235 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 UPB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,235 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

washers poor operation

Pass 19 May 2023 66,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,522 miles

undertrays fitted

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

engine noisy

Fail 17 Nov 2021 62,352 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm, both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever travel has little reserve travel

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

engine noisy

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,615 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2020 54,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases small rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight blow front exhaust joint

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 47,759 miles

gear selection poor suspect linkages

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2019 47,759 miles

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

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

gear selection poor suspect linkages

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,612 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 46,610 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 45,418 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 45,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,328 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,031 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 23,218 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,718 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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MW57 UPB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW57 UPB, 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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MW57 UPB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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