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YL57 LSV

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 LSV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 95,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,268 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2023 86,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,941 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 76,930 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 76,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,271 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 64,877 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of n/s outer sill has signs of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 64,873 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at rear of o/s outer sill - holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear discs badly corroded - scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads badly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of n/s outer sill has signs of corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,385 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,929 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 57,302 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 54,776 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2015 51,971 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 51,971 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,643 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,519 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 46,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,427 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 34,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,217 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,132 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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YL57 LSV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YL57 LSV, 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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What year was YL57 LSV registered?

YL57 LSV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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