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SP08 VYH

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,362 mi
Last recorded58,362 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 VYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 58,362 miles

nearside front top arm bush has slight play

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,172 miles

coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear tyres worn/cracking

Fail 5 Feb 2018 50,171 miles

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

coil springs slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated

heat shield insecure

n/s/r brake pads worn

rear tyres worn/cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,370 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint and bushes worn

slight wear on inside of tyres

Fail 31 Jan 2017 45,368 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

h/brake cables in poor condition

maybe slight play in n/s/f upper arm

n/s wiper noisey

o/s/f lower ball joint and bushes worn

o/s/r discs been hot (worn) and pads at min

slight wear on inside of tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,827 miles

play inner steering rack joints

slight play rear trailing arm bushes

wipers buffing on screen

Fail 9 Feb 2016 40,827 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play inner steering rack joints

slight play rear trailing arm bushes

wipers buffing on screen

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,558 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 36,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,674 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 28,674 miles

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

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

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

offside headlamp lens clouded

Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,660 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

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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SP08 VYH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP08 VYH, 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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SP08 VYH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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