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SL58 RVU

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

105,124 mi
Last recorded105,124 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 RVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 105,124 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 105,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

just passed emissions test

oil

Pass 7 Oct 2023 97,139 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,398 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking requires attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 87,998 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail excess movement in strut (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front inner wing/wheel arch liner rusting

suspensionfront plus rear rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2020 84,476 miles

front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

nearside and offside rear brake backplates rusting through

slight play nearside hub area suspect bearing

wear to brake discs

Fail 28 Sep 2020 84,476 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fr0nt tyres wearing inner and outer edge

front brake discs worn

light rust to sills

nearside and offside rear brake back plates rusting through

slight play to nearside rear hub area

Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,833 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 82,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 80,790 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 80,776 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate excessively corroded

Offside outer sill damaged

drivers seat doesn't fold forward

Fail 8 Oct 2018 80,770 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate excessively corroded

Offside outer sill damaged

drivers seat doesn't fold forward

Fail 4 Oct 2018 80,768 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate excessively corroded

Offside outer sill damaged

drivers seat doesn't fold forwards

Fail 4 Oct 2018 80,768 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate excessively corroded

Offside outer sill damaged

drivers seat doesn't fold forwards

Pass 25 Sep 2017 71,791 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,703 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 58,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster faulty (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 47,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,330 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 32,329 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,705 miles

coolant low

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2013 28,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

NO OIL ON DIPSTICK 2 LITRES ADDED

coolant low

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,782 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 22,782 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

added 1.5 litres of oil before test

coolant level low

Pass 18 Nov 2011 17,132 miles

nearside wiper blade seated too low

Fail 15 Nov 2011 17,132 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper blade seated too low

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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SL58 RVU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 SL58 RVU, 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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SL58 RVU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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