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J18 GSN

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,306 mi
Last recorded126,306 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GSN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 126,306 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 123,547 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 123,547 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 123,546 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear No Reverse lamp

Pass 14 Apr 2022 117,020 miles

Nearside Front inner arch padding insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall minor splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + both rears inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort only just passable reqs attention

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

became part of test this year - was one fitted from new

both handbrake cables begining to deteriorate

Fail 14 Apr 2022 117,020 miles

Nearside Front inner arch padding insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall minor splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + both rears inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort only just passable reqs attention

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

became part of test this year - was one fitted from new

both handbrake cables begining to deteriorate

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire around fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 107,346 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cms. of trailing arm front mounting to floor + sill area - rubber gromits missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort passable but should be better

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured underside (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 102,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 102,312 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 102,311 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail section + hitting body (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

handbrake cable to n/s/r close to exhaust pipe

rear of both sills soft metal

Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,533 miles

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

underside heatshields missing

Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,273 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 82,273 miles

Front Lower front brake application uneven BOTH (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Rear front brake application uneven BOTH (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,303 miles

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2017 77,110 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,545 miles

Offside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,067 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 59,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,363 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,500 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,129 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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J18 GSN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J18 GSN, 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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J18 GSN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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