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VA57 JYR

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,177 mi
Last recorded115,177 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 JYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,177 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2026 115,176 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2025 112,827 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2024 110,949 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 108,576 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 107,089 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 107,086 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 105,697 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 104,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,437 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 103,434 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,168 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 94,995 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 94,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 89,936 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

oil &coolant leaks

Fail 8 Oct 2015 85,246 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

air box incorrectly fitted

coolant & oil levels below min when presented for test

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

oil &coolant leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,603 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

oil & coolant levels below min when presented for test

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,778 miles

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

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

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

nearside & offside front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,865 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,107 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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VA57 JYR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VA57 JYR, 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 JYR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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