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EA08 XXF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,672 mi
Last recorded116,672 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XXF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 116,672 miles

Nearside handbrake cable in secure

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush advise replace ,causing tyre wear. Borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 9 May 2018 116,672 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside handbrake cable in secure

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush advise replace ,causing tyre wear. Borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 11 May 2017 100,865 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2017 100,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2016 82,374 miles

Offside Rear unable to inspect seatbelt as child seat fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 82,374 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear unable to inspect seatbelt as child seat fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 64,719 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)

Fail 16 May 2015 64,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 46,268 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 46,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 22,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 18,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 15,688 miles

nsf tyre low inner edge.osf tyre wearing inner edge

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 XXF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EA08 XXF, 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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EA08 XXF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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