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RV08 YXJ

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,785 mi
Last recorded88,785 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,145 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,674 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,551 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside doorstep corroded

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 76,511 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside doorstep corroded

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 75,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,542 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator lens broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat upright tilt, not working unable to tilt seat forward

Fail 19 Aug 2019 72,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator lens broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat upright tilt, not working unable to tilt seat forward

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,030 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 60,952 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,337 miles

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)

Rear exhaust support broken. System still well supported

Fail 2 Sep 2015 54,337 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust support broken. System still well supported

Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,429 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 47,428 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 42,420 miles

front inner discs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 37,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,290 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,041 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 YXJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RV08 YXJ, 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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RV08 YXJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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