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RJ08 YCA

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,740 mi
Last recorded66,740 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YCA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 66,740 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 66,740 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 65,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 65,210 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 65,198 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 64,607 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 63,933 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,334 miles

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 62,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,169 miles

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

o/s/f outer door handle loose

slight movement in both front top wishbone inner bushes

Fail 8 Sep 2015 59,169 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded

o/s/f outer door handle loose

slight movement in both front top wishbone inner bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,857 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 6 Sep 2014 55,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,992 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 51,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,511 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 49,511 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,335 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 33,328 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside handbrake cable mounting bolt missing.

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 YCA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RJ08 YCA, 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 YCA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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