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CE58 TZT

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,821 mi
Last recorded147,821 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 TZT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2021 147,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 145,591 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 145,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 125,968 miles

Exhaust rear box, outer skin very poor.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 125,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens damaged dirt inside lamp? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust rear box, outer skin very poor.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,260 miles

Offside headlamp damaged but light output not affected

Fail 9 Apr 2018 113,260 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside headlamp damaged but light output not affected

Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,012 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear tracking arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front headlamp damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2017 99,012 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear tracking arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front headlamp damaged

Pass 12 May 2016 85,141 miles

both rear shock abs, damp?

n/s/f brake pad wire broken

some play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint. Will require attention soon

temp stick on type reflector fitted to n/s/r

wipers judder

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,473 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 61,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 45,151 miles

slight play in steering on o/s. (DRUM STICK?)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 45,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn close to limits.

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in steering on o/s. (DRUM STICK?)

wear lip on front brake discs.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,953 miles

all 4 tyres have slight damage to outer walls.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,846 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,092 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all discs have surface rust

all four brake discs slightly worn and pitted

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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CE58 TZT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CE58 TZT, 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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CE58 TZT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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