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CK08 VXJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,198 mi
Last recorded152,198 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 VXJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 152,198 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 152,197 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 147,037 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 147,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator broke

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 134,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 123,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,218 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 96,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 96,623 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,794 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 62,835 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,877 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,602 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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CK08 VXJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CK08 VXJ, 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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CK08 VXJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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