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J88 FFY

2009 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,303 mi
Last recorded62,303 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo GT71,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 FFY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 62,303 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroded

both sills corroded on inner faces

Fail 17 Jan 2026 62,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear silencer corroded

both sills corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Dec 2024 60,579 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 56,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both head lamps faded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 56,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both head lamps faded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 54,672 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 54,660 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 47,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 41,502 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 38,183 miles

offside front inner c.v boot slightly weeping

rear exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still secure

slight movement in nearside + offside front bottom ball joints

surface corrosion to nearside rear handbrake cable

Pass 28 Apr 2018 37,085 miles

offside front inner c.v boot slightly weeping grease

slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar d-bush

Fail 16 Mar 2018 37,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front inner c.v boot slightly weeping grease

Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 22,467 miles

Front both front tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 7 Mar 2015 20,643 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nsr tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,016 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,834 miles

O/S/F CV GAITER INNER EMMITTING GREASE

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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J88 FFY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 71,122 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 J88 FFY, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J88 FFY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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