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EJ58 JGU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,415 mi
Last recorded134,415 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 JGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 134,415 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 122,179 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 109,068 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 96,212 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perishing, nearside - inner sidewall splitting.

Windscreen washer only works if extra pressure is applied to stalk contacts.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 82,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perishing, nearside - inner sidewall splitting.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,010 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,305 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 70,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,639 miles

both front tyres have uneven wear on inner edsges

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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EJ58 JGU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ58 JGU, 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 EJ58 JGU registered?

EJ58 JGU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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