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Y8 GTA

2008 Alfa Romeo 156

Red Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,036 mi
Last recorded31,036 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15662,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 GTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 31,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 31,030 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,505 miles

undertays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,721 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,936 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,012 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,890 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?

Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
48,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,148
position lamp(s) not working 31,156
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18,394
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,133
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Y8 GTA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 in Red with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 62,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y8 GTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 156 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y8 GTA registered?

Y8 GTA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is Y8 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 GTA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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