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BJ58 EKO

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 EKO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 140,334 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x2 inner both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 134,386 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear back box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 127,456 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 117,487 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 112,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 109,533 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2020 109,442 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter covered in grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 104,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 96,573 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe bent

all tyres getting down in tread and fronts worn very low inner edges 225/40/18 92y

n/s/f and both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

slight play both front lower ball joints

Fail 24 Oct 2018 96,573 miles

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

Nearside Front metal brake pipe bent

Offside Rear slight buckle wheel

all tyres getting down in tread and fronts worn very low inner edges 225/40/18 92y

both hand brake outer cables starting to split

both sills dented

n/s/f and both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

slight movement n/s/r shock absorber and both rear top shock absorber mounts

slight play both front lower ball joints

slight wear and corrosion front and rear brakes

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,310 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

o/s/f seat not folding

slight play in n/s/r shock absorber

wipers poor

Fail 6 Nov 2017 86,305 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

o/s/f seat not folding

slight play in n/s/r shock absorber

wipers poor

Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,507 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

play in both front lower ball joints and rear bushes

slight dampness both rear shock absorbers

Fail 15 Nov 2016 72,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle / rear bracket off (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

drivers exterior door handle hinge broken

front discs corroded and worn

play in both front lower ball joints and rear bushes

slight buckle o/s/r wheel

slight dampness both rear shock absorbers

Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,215 miles

slight play in o/s/r shock absorber

slight wear in both lower ball joints

Fail 16 Nov 2015 59,218 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn both front inner (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake discs slightly deteriorated

slight play in o/s/r shock absorber

slight wear in both lower ball joints

Pass 13 Nov 2014 46,040 miles

exhaust rubber noise

Fail 12 Nov 2014 46,039 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

buckle in o/s/r wheel

exhaust rubber noise

handbrake cables in poor condition

o/s outer door handle

slight bind o/s/r

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake cables poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight dampness at rack

Slight leak O/S Inner CV Boot

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 24,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 21,048 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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BJ58 EKO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ58 EKO, 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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BJ58 EKO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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