2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia · 5,992 MOT tests
2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliability
2018 Alfa Romeo Giulias fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Giulia years (5,992 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giulias: 13.3%)
- 12.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo Giulias: 13.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 41,454
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,992
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.7% of tests fail here (9% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.7%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Brakes2.3%
- Suspension0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.14%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.97%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.65%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.6%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.53%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.39%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.85%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (1.49%)
Other years
Every Alfa Romeo Giulia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia reliable?
2018 Alfa Romeo Giulias fail 12.4% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Giulia years (5,992 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.14% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.97% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.65% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia shows 41,454 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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