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TCZ 227

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,895 mi
Last recorded157,895 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 227
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 157,895 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under carriage slight corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2026 157,895 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under carriage slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2025 147,473 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

slight play in steering coulum

Fail 21 Jun 2025 147,458 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

slight play in steering coulum

Pass 20 Jun 2024 137,311 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 131,098 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 131,056 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,798 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn to limit/close to ply on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2019 112,106 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 111,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,302 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 109,300 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,615 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 102,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,759 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 93,759 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,292 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn on inner faces.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,852 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,204 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 65,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (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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TCZ 227 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TCZ 227, 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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What year was TCZ 227 registered?

TCZ 227 is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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