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AY08 ZSE

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,563 mi
Last recorded163,563 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZSE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2024 163,563 miles

Central Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 149,545 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 149,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Puncture

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 132,875 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 116,658 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 116,658 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 111,381 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 111,378 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 85,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,200 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,679 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 79,625 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,319 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,044 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,630 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 25,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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 ZSE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZSE, 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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AY08 ZSE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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