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GJ08 MZX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,484 mi
Last recorded150,484 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 MZX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 150,484 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 150,484 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 128,519 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 128,517 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 113,282 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 107,063 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2016 100,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 94,417 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 88,677 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 88,676 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 82,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 70,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,682 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 MZX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GJ08 MZX, 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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GJ08 MZX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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