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RF08 EXG

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,723 mi
Last recorded96,723 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 EXG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 96,723 miles

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

rear seatbelts untested due to seats being folded

spare wheel well has underbody corrosion

Pass 3 May 2023 94,619 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 94,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 85,637 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 85,637 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 78,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 78,393 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 72,851 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 72,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,903 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 54,903 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 51,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 51,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 46,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 46,449 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 41,604 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 41,604 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 36,324 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 36,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 32,187 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 28,140 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 23,628 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 23,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 May 2011 18,157 miles

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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RF08 EXG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RF08 EXG, 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 RF08 EXG registered?

RF08 EXG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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