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CE58 TZZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,994 mi
Last recorded107,994 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 TZZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,994 miles

coolant leak from radiator.

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated!

Fail 12 Oct 2020 107,992 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

coolant leak from radiator.

rear silencer corroded/deteriorated!

Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,944 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorating,also rear silencer.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 99,944 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorating,also rear silencer.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 86,944 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge/cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,364 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,741 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,411 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

shallow cuts on inside sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2014 74,411 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

shallow cuts on inside sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 68,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,966 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 50,966 miles

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

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 TZZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TZZ, 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 CE58 TZZ registered?

CE58 TZZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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