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SM08 ULB

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,857 mi
Last recorded84,857 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 ULB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,857 miles

Central 3 central exhaust rubber hangers deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at wheel rim (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear park brake only just met the requirement and may be in need of repair or adjustment

Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,797 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 77,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,551 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive RADIATOR APPEARS TO BE LEAKING COOLANT BOTTLE LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 67,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive RADIATOR APPEARS TO BE LEAKING COOLANT BOTTLE LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,073 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,015 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 55,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,542 miles

front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Fail 17 Jun 2013 27,541 miles

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

front tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,316 miles

oil low

Pass 28 Jun 2011 15,214 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 ULB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULB, 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 ULB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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