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PX08 VAF

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,594 mi
Last recorded160,594 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 VAF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2024 160,594 miles

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

Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside & Offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 149,109 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 149,109 miles

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 138,576 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 128,465 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 128,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,815 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 117,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 94,948 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 94,948 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder removed from swept area. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,514 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 81,413 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 81,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring support. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Steering component damaged and unserviceable Steering rack joint. (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 75,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,583 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,191 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 54,036 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to wear uneven on inside edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,036 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to wear uneven on inside edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,646 miles

All tyres are starting to wear uneven on inside edges.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,104 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 37,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 28,538 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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PX08 VAF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PX08 VAF, 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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PX08 VAF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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