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OW08 EFZ

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,890 mi
Last recorded128,890 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 EFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 128,890 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 128,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 119,025 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 115,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,284 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,805 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,078 miles

FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES +FRONT DISCS WORN +FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 1 Apr 2019 104,078 miles

FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES +FRONT DISCS WORN +FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 98,882 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,161 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall in inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,518 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,011 miles

centre exhaust pipe mount broken

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,866 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 42,781 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

n/s wing repeter security

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

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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OW08 EFZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW08 EFZ, 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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OW08 EFZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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