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YS08 WXU

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,618 mi
Last recorded85,618 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 WXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 85,618 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rubber about to break

Fail 30 May 2019 85,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rubber about to break

Pass 24 May 2018 81,863 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 75,336 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - smooth on edge but showing no cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Oil leak ()

Undertray covering components

Fail 15 May 2017 75,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven imbalance 58% (3.7.B.2)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - smooth on edge but showing no cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Oil leak ()

Undertray covering components

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,228 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,252 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,246 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safty catch sticking

Fail 3 Jun 2013 41,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safty catch sticking

Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,095 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 25,664 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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YS08 WXU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS08 WXU, 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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YS08 WXU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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