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GJ58 JJL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,508 mi
Last recorded110,508 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 JJL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 110,508 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle strut lower spring cup (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut fractured lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,309 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 105,308 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 101,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 96,950 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 92,326 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,780 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,427 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,494 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 75,562 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,925 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,984 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 61,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ58 JJL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ58 JJL, 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 GJ58 JJL registered?

GJ58 JJL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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