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MJ08 XZG

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,112 mi
Last recorded165,112 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 165,112 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 156,616 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 142,560 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 142,546 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 135,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 118,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 118,292 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 104,356 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 92,119 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 92,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,123 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 XZG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZG, 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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What year was MJ08 XZG registered?

MJ08 XZG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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