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RV08 YYC

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,904 mi
Last recorded120,904 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2023 120,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust fouling rear suspention (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 115,786 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 115,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 108,616 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 108,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 100,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,765 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner tread wearing close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has cut in but not showing any cords

Offside Front tyre inner tread wearing close to limit

Fail 17 Aug 2016 89,765 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle outer handle broken (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre inner tread wearing close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall has cut in but not showing any cords

Offside Front tyre inner tread wearing close to limit

Fail 16 Aug 2016 89,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 81,432 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 72,835 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,835 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 62,003 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 62,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,906 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,257 miles

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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 YYC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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