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EF57 ZVH

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,655 mi
Last recorded112,655 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 ZVH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2024 112,655 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake caliper lever not returning

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded and outer skin loose

Rear Handbrake cables required

Pass 4 Oct 2023 107,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Park brake requirements only just met 17%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low effort

Pass 1 Sep 2022 92,610 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 67,308 miles

Central Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 62,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 53,170 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 44,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 36,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,004 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 11,111 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 8,441 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,441 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 4,508 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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EF57 ZVH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF57 ZVH, 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 EF57 ZVH registered?

EF57 ZVH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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