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RV08 YXD

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,885 mi
Last recorded155,885 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 155,885 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front handbrake cable routed incorrectly

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 155,884 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front handbrake cable routed incorrectly

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 148,839 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 4mm, 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable incorrectly routed?

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 148,619 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine Undertray Fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 4mm, 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable incorrectly routed?

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 142,367 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2023 142,367 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 137,586 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 137,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,222 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,004 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 117,693 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 111,682 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 111,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 107,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 107,143 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 98,144 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,253 miles

drivers sun visor loose

exhaust bracket broken

front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,818 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 74,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,897 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 66,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 49,634 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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RV08 YXD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RV08 YXD, 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 RV08 YXD registered?

RV08 YXD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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