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RV08 YYB

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,284 mi
Last recorded76,284 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 76,284 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 71,635 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 66,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,569 miles

Front brake discs very worn and corroded on inner faces

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 62,567 miles

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))

Central exhaust mounting broken

Front brake discs very worn and corroded on inner faces

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 60,349 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 60,349 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 51,402 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 51,402 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 41,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2017 41,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,028 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 31,529 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 31,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 29,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,848 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,487 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,566 miles

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

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

both rear & o/s/r tyre very close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,521 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 YYB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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