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EX58 HWL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,830 mi
Last recorded145,830 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 HWL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 145,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 126,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 110,338 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted slightly on inner face (3.5.1i)

Outer casing on rear handbrake cables slighly deteiorated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 110,330 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted slightly on inner face (3.5.1i)

Outer casing on rear handbrake cables slighly deteiorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,697 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,072 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 99,996 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,484 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,349 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 84,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,100 miles

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

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

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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EX58 HWL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EX58 HWL, 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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EX58 HWL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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