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VA57 JXY

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,017 mi
Last recorded123,017 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 JXY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,017 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,733 miles

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

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

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 7 Jun 2016 103,894 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 103,894 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,705 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 89,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

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

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CUTS

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

O/S N/S REAR HANDBRAKE CABLES OUTER COVER CRACKES

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 74,695 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 74,695 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 64,584 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 64,510 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,273 miles

Centre Exhaust Mounting Perished But Secure

NFS Tyre Scrubbed On Inner Edge

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 49,273 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust Mounting Perished But Secure

NFS Tyre Scrubbed On Inner Edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,856 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft cv boot not secure

n/s/f upper ball joint cover split

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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VA57 JXY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VA57 JXY, 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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VA57 JXY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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