2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Alfa Romeo GT MOT pass rate and common faults

455 MOT tests in 2024. 52.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time52.1%
Failed or needed repairs47.9%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 455 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.3%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced6.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.2%
    22 marked dangerous
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.5%
  9. Washers: not working3.3%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.0%
  2. Suspension31.6%
  3. Brakes18.2%
  4. Body & chassis15.4%
  5. Tyres11.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT?

In 2024, 52.1% of 2008 Alfa Romeo GT cars passed their MOT first time, across 455 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Alfa Romeo GT?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Alfa Romeo GT reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).