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GJ08 MZV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,324 mi
Last recorded54,324 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 MZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,324 miles

rear tyres worn bald on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 49,287 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,216 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 26,445 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,514 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,359 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,842 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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GJ08 MZV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ08 MZV, 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 GJ08 MZV registered?

GJ08 MZV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 MZV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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