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SY08 MOV

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,676 mi
Last recorded112,676 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 MOV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 112,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT TO REAR FILLER PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT TO REAR SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT TO REAR FILLER PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT TO REAR SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 106,014 miles

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

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly deteriorated

Offside Sill corroded

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 106,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc slightly deteriorated

Offside Sill corroded

Vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside front outer sill holed and corroded

slight blow on central exhaust joint

slight knock from offside front

slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm bush

Fail 22 Sep 2020 104,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside front outer sill holed and corroded

slight blow on central exhaust joint

slight knock from offside front

slight play in nearside front upper suspension arm bush

Pass 1 Oct 2019 103,174 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubbing on wheel arch lining

Nearside Inner and outer sill corroded and damaged

Offside Front Outer Door handle damage

Offside Inner and outer sill corroded and holed

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tank straps corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2019 103,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both not hitting windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed beside drainage hole [marked yellow] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubbing on wheel arch lining

Nearside Inner and outer sill corroded and damaged

Offside Front Outer Door handle damage

Offside Inner and outer sill corroded and holed

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,338 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 101,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 93,302 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 93,302 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,450 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 67,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,383 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

drivers door handle insucure

front exhaust bracket

Fail 1 Jun 2015 67,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Drivers door handle insucure

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light warning iluminated on dash tho all lights working

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,249 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 37,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,945 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 23,945 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 12,806 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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SY08 MOV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SY08 MOV, 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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SY08 MOV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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