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YB08 MGZ

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,597 mi
Last recorded82,597 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 MGZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 82,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 80,172 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 77,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

fuel tank neck strap corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 70,876 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,047 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 59,713 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,590 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,277 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 43,277 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose track rod end locking nut left loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2015 40,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 37,175 miles

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

engine under tray damaged

wiper blades smearing

Pass 20 May 2013 33,008 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 32,985 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,641 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 29,621 miles

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

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

front of side tyre wearing on inner side

Pass 10 Jun 2011 22,658 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

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 MGZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MGZ, 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 MGZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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