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FM57 ZPD

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,348 mi
Last recorded89,348 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZPD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 89,348 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,877 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central exhaust mount broken

Fail 15 Apr 2017 77,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Apr 2017 77,872 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,918 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bot front inner tread pattern bald

both front Tyres perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,241 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 52,237 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,193 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,511 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,561 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2011 21,348 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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FM57 ZPD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM57 ZPD, 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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FM57 ZPD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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