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EK08 GMG

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,397 mi
Last recorded156,397 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 GMG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 156,397 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 30 Jun 2023 142,609 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 133,602 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 133,602 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 124,587 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 124,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure at tank (1.1.15 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded/bracket broken

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 121,460 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 121,460 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper wish bone exsessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019 118,191 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 112,808 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 107,696 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,859 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 103,857 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 99,591 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,901 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

Centre exhaust hanger bracket is broken but system still adequately supported.

Nearside parking brake cable casing is cracked and showing corrosion.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 93,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

Centre exhaust hanger bracket is broken but system still adequately supported.

Nearside parking brake cable casing is cracked and showing corrosion.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 85,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,459 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 78,777 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 78,777 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,289 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EK08 GMG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black 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 EK08 GMG, 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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EK08 GMG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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