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RA08 XTR

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,983 mi
Last recorded68,983 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 XTR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,983 miles

rear discs inner edges corroded

slight exhaust blow at flexi

slight play in front wheel bearings

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front upper wishbone arms both sides have slight play

cv boots deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2020 68,983 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front upper wishbone arms both sides have slight play

cv boots deteriorated

rear discs inner edges corroded

slight exhaust blow at flexi

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jan 2019 68,312 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met efficiency requirements

Pass 2 Mar 2018 68,225 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 68,225 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 132,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 132,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 128,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front indicator lens broken

Outer wall on nearside front tyre damaged

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear and nearside front (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 128,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not responding (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front indicator lens broken

Outer wall on nearside front tyre damaged

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear and nearside front (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,561 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 99,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes show signs of over heating

Pass 8 Sep 2014 76,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

coolant leak from engine

Fail 2 Sep 2014 76,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

coolant leak from engine

n/s front brake discs is worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,253 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 63,253 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,632 miles

o/s/f inner sidewall split

Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,571 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 46,571 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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RA08 XTR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RA08 XTR, 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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RA08 XTR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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