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EK58 XYD

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,120 mi
Last recorded70,120 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 XYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 70,120 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength At sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Some movement in seat mechanism (Seat still locked in upright position)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,830 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Some movement in seat mechanism( Still locking in upright position)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 68,771 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Some movement in seat mechanism( Still locking in upright position)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,420 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Some movement in seat back when secured in the upright position

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inside edge

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on minimum limit of 1.6mm!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth(BALD) on inside edge(CLOSE TO CORDS)

Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,683 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 63,442 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 58,698 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs in poor condition on inner surfaces

slight corrosion on part of floor and rear sills

slight wear suspension bushes

suspension components slightly corroded eg, springs, shocks

Pass 15 Jul 2017 54,201 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

exhaust starting to corrode

general corrosion to under side front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

nail in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,061 miles

both front tyres worn inner edged and o/s/f getting down in tread 225/40/18

both rear shock absorbers corroded and play in upper atatchnents

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f lower suspension arm slight play in bushes

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable broken (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms front and rear bushes deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres worn inner edged and o/s/f getting down in tread 225/40/18

both rear shock absorbers corroded and play in upper atatchnents

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2015 44,784 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,363 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 40,363 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,774 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 23,381 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,381 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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EK58 XYD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK58 XYD, 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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EK58 XYD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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