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YB08 DXM

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,973 mi
Last recorded125,973 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 DXM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 125,973 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 125,973 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 122,249 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 118,109 miles

Offside rear outer sill is heavily corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 114,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,034 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 111,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,999 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2015 97,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,721 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,368 miles

F/n/side tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Apr 2014 92,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

F/n/side tyre worn on edge

f/n/side upper bushe worn

Pass 28 May 2013 78,496 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2011 33,370 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 33,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pedal rubber 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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YB08 DXM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB08 DXM, 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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YB08 DXM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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