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EX08 XEW

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,756 mi
Last recorded73,756 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XEW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 70,279 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 70,279 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,525 miles

Front brake discs heavily pitted worn and scored

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 69,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-40-18 nexen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-40-18 nexen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs heavily pitted worn and scored

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,419 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,803 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 66,154 miles

Play in both front upper suspension arm rear bushes

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,509 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,180 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,902 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Seat back rest does not release

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 47,167 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f seat back rest does not release

Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,703 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,639 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn

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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EX08 XEW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX08 XEW, 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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EX08 XEW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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