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MJ58 TCO

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,643 mi
Last recorded143,643 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 TCO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 143,643 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2019 143,643 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2018 127,153 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 127,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 106,655 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 106,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front upper suspension arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,781 miles

Gearbox has a light misting of oil.

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

Nearside Rear tyre just above the limit.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 85,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Gearbox has a light misting of oil.

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

Nearside Rear tyre just above the limit.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,750 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,977 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,302 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 28,032 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 15,999 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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MJ58 TCO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJ58 TCO, 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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MJ58 TCO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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