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WV08 EFW

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,494 mi
Last recorded114,494 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 EFW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 114,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 110,000 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 110,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 104,472 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 95,444 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,018 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,018 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides top suspension arms PlAY (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid LEAKING WASHER PIPES (8.2.3)

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,126 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 81,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 73,272 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 73,255 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,533 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,515 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,944 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 50,940 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,330 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,438 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,438 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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WV08 EFW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WV08 EFW, 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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WV08 EFW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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