2007 Alfa Romeo GT 2.0L Petrol · SL57 UHG

The 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is currently unroadworthy, having failed its most recent MOT on 5 September 2023 at 89,835 miles. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening. That 2023 failure recorded a significant escalation in structural corrosion, with both front floor pans and both front-to-rear sills flagged as corroded to the point of significantly reduced rigidity. Combined with a below-requirements parking brake, rear brake imbalance, multiple major exhaust leaks, and a worn nearside front suspension arm bush, the vehicle presents a pattern of unresolved deterioration rather than routine servicing. The record shows a long history of corrosion advisories dating back to at least 2021, and these have progressed from advisory-level surface rust into serious structural compromise. The mileage profile is notably low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,728 miles per year. Between the July 2021 pass at 83,366 miles and the July 2022 pass at 84,942 miles, only 1,576 miles were covered in twelve months. The vehicle then appears to have remained stationary between the July 2022 pass and the September 2023 failure, as the 2023 test recorded 89,835 miles, a jump of 4,893 miles in approximately fourteen months. This suggests a period of very light use or storage followed by a brief return to road use, which is often when dormant corrosion and seized components become apparent. A buyer should treat the 2023 failure as a serious structural warning. The corrosion to both sills, front floor pans, subframe mounting areas, and all four coil springs indicates long-term exposure to moisture without adequate underbody protection. Surface corrosion on suspension arms and brake back plates has been noted repeatedly since 2021 and is now likely deeply embedded. The rear brake discs and parking brake system require full inspection, as imbalance and weakened discs suggest calipers may be seized or hydraulics degraded. The exhaust system was holed in three sections in 2023, and the lambda reading was outside specified limits, pointing to a neglected emissions system rather than a simple sensor fault. Beyond the corrosion, the recurring advisories on tyre condition, insecure door handles, and split constant velocity boots suggest basic consumable upkeep was frequently deferred. Any pre-purchase inspection must focus on structural integrity of the sills, subframe mounts, and floor pans using a torch and probe, alongside a thorough suspension and brake strip-down. Given the severity and progression of the 2023 failure, this vehicle should only be considered a restoration project or a source of parts unless a comprehensive structural repair and full mechanical recommissioning are carried out.