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OU08 ZCO

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

221,720 mi
Last recorded221,720 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 ZCO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 221,720 miles

Offside Front door, outer door handle worn

bonnet release mechanism not returning on its own -advise freeing asap

corrosion around rear struts,top and bottom spring mounting points,front coil springs,floor and sills generally

oil leak

reverse lamp inoperative

some movement in front suspension joints

Fail 24 Jun 2019 221,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (225/40/18,s fitted on front) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door, outer door handle worn

bonnet release mechanism not returning on its own -advise freeing asap

corrosion around rear struts,top and bottom spring mounting points,front coil springs,floor and sills generally

oil leak

reverse lamp inoperative

some movement in front suspension joints

Pass 18 Jun 2018 204,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 203,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen INCORRECT BEAM PATTERN (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps INSUFFICENT LIGHT OUTPUT----+ Flashing on / off (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER / OUTERSILL at rear ---Trailing arm PA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT RECORDED (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps INSUFFICIENT LIGHT OUTPUT/ Flashing on / OFF (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 180,775 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 180,774 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 178,781 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 178,776 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 165,933 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 152,477 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 152,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 138,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 120,709 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 May 2011 106,931 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 105,422 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 105,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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OU08 ZCO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OU08 ZCO, 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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OU08 ZCO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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