ALFA ROMEO 8C2009 · 4.7L Petrol

The vehicle currently maintains a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend following a minor failure. The most recent test on 20 June 2025 at 10,625 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the issues identified in previous years have been successfully addressed. Since the failure in June 2022, the car has achieved three consecutive passes, suggesting the mechanical condition is being held well. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 625 miles per year. Between July 2024 and June 2025, the car covered only 134 miles, which suggests it sits in storage or is used only for very short trips over extended periods. While this low usage limits mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and fluid contamination that are not captured by mileage figures alone. A buyer must prioritize the parking brake system, as the vehicle failed efficiency requirements in June 2022 at 10,267 miles. Although it has passed subsequent tests, low-mileage vehicles are prone to seized calipers or internal corrosion within the brake mechanism due to lack of use. The moisture noted in the headlamp units during 2022 appears to have been rectified, but the units should be inspected for internal condensation or seal failure that could affect electrical output. Given the age and low use, a thorough underbody inspection of the suspension bushings for cracking and the structural integrity for surface rust is essential to ensure the car has not suffered while standing stationary.