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MJ08 XYV

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,503 mi
Last recorded65,503 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XYV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 65,503 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 65,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 59,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,325 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 57,277 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 57,193 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 54,529 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 54,291 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has a bulge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 51,550 miles

both front tyres have small cuts/tears on inner sidewalls

Fail 19 Nov 2016 51,541 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

both front tyres have small cuts/tears on inner sidewalls

Pass 9 Nov 2015 49,973 miles

OIL LEAK ON EXHAUST

Fail 6 Nov 2015 47,896 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET CORRODED OFF (7.1.1)

Front Inner brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint FOWLING WHHEL (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAK ON EXHAUST

Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,416 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,974 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,883 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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MJ08 XYV 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 58.8%.

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 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 MJ08 XYV, 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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MJ08 XYV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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