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WP57 XCA

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,991 mi
Last recorded115,991 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 XCA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 115,991 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 110,608 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2018 110,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear hand break cable unsecure

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (d bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2017 104,729 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (d bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,702 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2016 99,702 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,271 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,380 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 16 Jul 2014 87,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 15 Jul 2014 87,370 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,323 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 761,037 miles

Offside Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,873 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,826 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 50,253 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,608 miles

Slight play in offside rear track control arm bush.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WP57 XCA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WP57 XCA, 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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WP57 XCA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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