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RK08 EPA

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,740 mi
Last recorded137,740 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 EPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 137,740 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

censor broken nsf lower arm

oil leak

rear exhaust mountings worn

Pass 11 Jul 2015 135,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 135,151 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 128,486 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 128,460 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 115,056 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 114,886 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,576 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

both nearside road wheels inner beads damaged to an acceptable level

offside rear brake binding slightly and outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,678 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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RK08 EPA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK08 EPA, 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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RK08 EPA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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