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OE08 XYJ

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,891 mi
Last recorded151,891 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 XYJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 151,891 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 147,990 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 144,557 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 144,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 136,869 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 128,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 120,530 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 120,424 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 115,136 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 115,044 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 109,006 miles

handbrake heavy/ cables rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2019 108,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling hub/ strut hitting (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake heavy/ cables rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2019 108,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside and nearside inner edges. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 98,025 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside . (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise exhaust mounting bracket adjacent fuel tank corroded.

advise front silencer rubber mounting split.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brake readings fluctuate slightly. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 89,911 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside . (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise exhaust mounting bracket adjacent fuel tank corroded.

advise front silencer rubber mounting split.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brake readings fluctuate slightly. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 80,768 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 66,865 miles

nearside front and rear tyres both have deep cuts to inner wall

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 53,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,867 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 44,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 36,036 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jun 2011 22,817 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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OE08 XYJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OE08 XYJ, 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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OE08 XYJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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