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WV08 VKN

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,489 mi
Last recorded84,489 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 VKN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,489 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,479 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,207 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 79,201 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,628 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 74,625 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broke (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 59,120 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,631 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 43,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 31,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 31,699 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 VKN 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 69.2%.

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 WV08 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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