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SM08 LCG

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,764 mi
Last recorded96,764 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 LCG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 96,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 96,741 miles

Nearside Nearside sun visor loose but still secure.(operation)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has wear to inner edge.

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre also has wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 96,510 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger split. (rearmost) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower outer sill small section damaged.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 96,294 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,652 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 92,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 78,872 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 75,169 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,670 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 72,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 69,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,291 miles

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)

offside front outer sill dented

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,452 miles

offside outer body sill damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2016 59,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside outer body sill damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,343 miles

o/s and n/s front wheel rims have kerb damage

o/s and n/s rear tyres and wheel rims have kerb damage

Fail 25 Jun 2014 50,343 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s front wheel rims have kerb damage

o/s and n/s rear tyres and wheel rims have kerb damage

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,097 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 45,097 miles

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)

under tray loose (hanging)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,912 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,366 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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SM08 LCG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SM08 LCG, 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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SM08 LCG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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