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DE08 XCD

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,016 mi
Last recorded97,016 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XCD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 97,016 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 96,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box in very poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2022 96,171 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box in very poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,310 miles

Front subframe corroding

Fail 2 Dec 2020 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front subframe corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,021 miles

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

front subframe corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2019 93,011 miles

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

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

front subframe corroding

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,191 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,937 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,431 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 81,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,586 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 71,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,913 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,713 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,276 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 33,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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DE08 XCD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE08 XCD, 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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DE08 XCD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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