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DE08 XCJ

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,358 mi
Last recorded149,358 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XCJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 149,358 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 130,170 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 124,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 120,158 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 120,104 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 115,185 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 114,943 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 108,884 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 108,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 104,214 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 97,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 90,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside sill damaged.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,621 miles

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

nearside sill damaged.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,872 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,374 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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DE08 XCJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE08 XCJ, 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 XCJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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