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RJ08 YBU

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,750 mi
Last recorded94,750 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YBU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 94,750 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,155 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 93,155 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 91,357 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 91,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,049 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,299 miles

child seat fitted unable check seat belt

Fail 25 Feb 2016 80,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

child seat fitted unable check seat belt

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,589 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

passenger air bag turned off

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,410 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2014 68,410 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,214 miles

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

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

front brakes worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,405 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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RJ08 YBU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ08 YBU, 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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RJ08 YBU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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