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EX08 XFN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,179 mi
Last recorded65,179 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 XFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,179 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 65,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 60,972 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))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2017 52,097 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2016 48,535 miles

eml on exhaust in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2016 48,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened outer cable broken (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened outer cable broken (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2015 45,574 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nearside front sill damaged at jacking point

Fail 20 May 2015 45,574 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nearside front sill damaged at jacking point

Pass 6 May 2014 39,358 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2013 35,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 35,831 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,663 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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EX08 XFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EX08 XFN, 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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EX08 XFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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