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WP57 XCL

2008 Alfa Romeo GT

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,293 mi
Last recorded143,293 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo GT74,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 143,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill, plate has been riveted on (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill x2 areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 139,880 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 133,873 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 124,241 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 118,406 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 118,406 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,331 miles

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2019 114,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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))

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,661 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2017 103,901 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 21 Feb 2017 103,895 miles

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

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 8 Feb 2016 87,991 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 79,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust system corroding

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs slightly worn

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 8 Nov 2014 79,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust system corroding

front number plate cracked

rear brake discs slightly worn

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 8 Oct 2013 68,122 miles

ADVISE BETTER SECURING OF BATTERY

BOTH FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING INNER EDGES, ADVISE TRACKING ASAP AS TYRES APPEAR NEW

EWL ON

FRONT PADS LOW, DISCS VERY POOR

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,559 miles

hand brake cables in poor condition

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 XCL 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 68.8%.

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 WP57 XCL, 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 XCL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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