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RA08 GYR

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,944 mi
Last recorded152,944 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 GYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 152,944 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 152,937 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 125,499 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,257 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 94,248 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 57,469 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 57,217 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 41,447 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,976 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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RA08 GYR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 RA08 GYR, 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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What year was RA08 GYR registered?

RA08 GYR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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