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EX08 XEY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,096 mi
Last recorded114,096 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XEY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 114,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated/rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2019 106,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer door handle insecure

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2018 94,576 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,197 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,875 miles

Front gear box oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front washer jet poor spray

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear hand brake cable deteriated

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Rear exhaust deteriated

osf and osr and nsf tyre walls have cuts

Fail 7 May 2015 57,855 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake cables deteriated

nsf sun visor insecure

nsr hand brake cable slightly insecure

rear exhaust deteriated

small cuts to nsf tyre wall

Pass 7 May 2015 57,855 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake cables deteriated

nsf sun visor insecure

nsr hand brake cable slightly insecure

rear exhaust deteriated

small cuts to nsf tyre wall

Pass 14 May 2014 47,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front inner discs corroded

nsf sun visor slightly insecure

rear wiper split

Pass 20 May 2013 37,468 miles

front disc inner faces corroded

small cut nsf tyre outer wall

Fail 20 May 2013 37,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front disc inner faces corroded

small cut nsf tyre outer wall

Pass 30 May 2012 26,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,075 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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EX08 XEY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EX08 XEY, 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 EX08 XEY registered?

EX08 XEY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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