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GJ57 FZN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,772 mi
Last recorded124,772 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 FZN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,772 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 122,408 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 120,677 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 118,776 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 118,750 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,362 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 108,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 102,287 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 96,940 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 92,384 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 92,384 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 83,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 83,796 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 73,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,797 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,734 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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GJ57 FZN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ57 FZN, 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 GJ57 FZN registered?

GJ57 FZN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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