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YL57 LSX

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,666 mi
Last recorded105,666 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 LSX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,666 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 100,668 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 96,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,773 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 95,773 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 92,772 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front components oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 92,772 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended damaged/half casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front components oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 88,675 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 88,675 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Sep 2017 85,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe ends manufacturers coverings swelling. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk damage (5.2.4a)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 85,767 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center strut lower mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating fronts (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe ends manufacturers coverings swelling. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk damage (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,843 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,196 miles

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 75,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,286 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 67,286 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2013 62,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,600 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,385 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 LSX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LSX, 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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YL57 LSX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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