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EA08 XWP

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

White Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,076 mi
Last recorded106,076 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XWP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 106,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 104,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes /ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes /ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes are corroding at front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both outer sills & inner sills are corroding & have some damage

Pass 29 Jul 2022 98,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi is deteriorated & rest of system is getting rusted & thin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated has pin holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside sill has some corrosion at edge of grommets /some damage

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre is starting to go out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill has some corrosion at edge of grommets /has some damage

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 93,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread light scuff through characters (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small amount of grease loss no visible split still preventing ingress of dirt etc. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake outer cable split at end where cable enters brake caliper (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure reverse light/reflector combination lamp (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake outer cable split at end where cable enters brake caliper (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system generally in a poor condition

velcro strap supporting handbrake cable

Fail 15 Jul 2021 93,185 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread light scuff through characters (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small amount of grease loss no visible split still preventing ingress of dirt etc. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake outer cable split at end where cable enters brake caliper (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure reverse light/reflector combination lamp (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake outer cable split at end where cable enters brake caliper (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system generally in a poor condition

velcro strap supporting handbrake cable

Pass 21 Jul 2020 92,476 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,840 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,516 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,154 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,749 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,439 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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EA08 XWP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in White with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA08 XWP, 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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EA08 XWP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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