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AY08 ZPD

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,070 mi
Last recorded31,070 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZPD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,070 miles

Both front lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Inner face of front brake discs corroded

Passenger airbag outer casing loose

Small gear box oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,313 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Both front lower shock absorber strut bushes deteriorated

Offside front tyre valve cracking

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 11 Sep 2017 30,313 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Both front lower shock absorber strut bushes deteriorated

Offside front tyre valve cracking

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 16 Sep 2016 29,046 miles

Both front brake discs corroded (inner faces)

Offside front coil spring rubber insecure

Rear washer inop

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Sep 2016 29,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs corroded (inner faces)

Offside front coil spring rubber insecure

Rear washer inop

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,787 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,847 miles

both front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,556 miles

both front tyres close to limit,worn on edges and deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,709 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?

Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
6,527
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
31,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,164
position lamp(s) not working 17,492
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 13,298
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,412
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,261
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AY08 ZPD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 147 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 ZPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 147 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY08 ZPD registered?

AY08 ZPD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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