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YA57 YKU

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,042 mi
Last recorded132,042 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 YKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 132,042 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)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,078 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 113,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wear,inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2015 98,765 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 98,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,314 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2014 97,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,865 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 92,865 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,393 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,932 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 61,926 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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YA57 YKU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YA57 YKU, 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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YA57 YKU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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