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RA57 UYZ

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,477 mi
Last recorded126,477 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 UYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 126,477 miles

Front both outer sills covered with sealant

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

handbrake levers not returning fully

Fail 14 Dec 2021 126,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both outer sills covered with sealant

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

handbrake levers not returning fully

Pass 17 Dec 2020 115,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both sills corroded at front and covered in underseal out with prescribed areas

Fail 15 Dec 2020 115,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both sills corroded at front and covered in underseal out with prescribed areas

Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 112,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 112,699 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,534 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 109,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 101,931 miles

Front brake discs have 20-30mm wide corroded lip on inner faces, 10mm wide on outer faces - pads 7-8mm approx.

Nearside Front seat tilt handle not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 2mm and is stress cracked on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front door check strap noisy

Offside Front indicator unit condensated - not affecting lighting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3mm and is stress cracked on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog light unit condensated - not affecting lighting

both front tyre valve stems stress cracked

both front tyres wearing on very inner edges

both front wipers smearing slightly

clutch pedal stiff and noisy

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 4 Jan 2016 93,735 miles

Front brake discs have two 20mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads 7-8mm approx.

Nearside Front seat doesn't tilt

both rear tyres slightly stress cracked on sidewalls and wearing on very inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2016 93,732 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs have two 20mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads 7-8mm approx.

Nearside Front seat doesn't tilt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly stress cracked on sidewalls and wearing on very inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,200 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre smooth on inside edge

o/s/f tyre smooth on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,468 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,755 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,759 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,363 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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RA57 UYZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RA57 UYZ, 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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RA57 UYZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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