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SP08 VYW

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,703 mi
Last recorded61,703 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,703 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 61,700 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,048 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front & both rear tyres outer sidewalls cut no ply or cord exposed

exhaust centre mount missing system still adequately supported

Fail 17 Mar 2016 56,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front & both rear tyres outer sidewalls cut no ply or cord exposed

exhaust centre mount missing system still adequately supported

Fail 7 Mar 2016 55,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened broken (3.5.1n)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,361 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all tyres has siodewall damged

high / low spots on both rear tyres

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,858 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre hanger burst

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 46,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre hanger burst

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger burst, front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,018 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,403 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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SP08 VYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP08 VYW, 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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What year was SP08 VYW registered?

SP08 VYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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