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YC08 YJB

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,155 mi
Last recorded167,155 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 YJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 167,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached upper securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge of tread flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire snapped

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge of tread slight flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 165,102 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 156,495 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 156,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 147,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 139,206 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 137,480 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn significantly lower the the nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 137,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn significantly lower the the nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 135,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 123,791 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2015 123,791 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2014 106,057 miles

*** CENTRE REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED/BROKEN AWAY ***

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Nov 2014 106,057 miles

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

*** CENTRE REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED/BROKEN AWAY ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 6.0MM , O/S/F , O/S/R AND N/S/R ALL = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,874 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,698 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 87,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 79,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,615 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,736 miles

handbrake lever loose

Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,736 miles

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

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

handbrake lever loose

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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YC08 YJB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC08 YJB, 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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YC08 YJB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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