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EA08 XWU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,622 mi
Last recorded128,622 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XWU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 128,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 116,628 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 May 2014 116,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 97,296 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 78,322 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 58,620 miles

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

rear exhaust mountings deteriorated,advise early replacement

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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EA08 XWU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA08 XWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA08 XWU registered?

EA08 XWU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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The MOT history for EA08 XWU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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