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GK58 ZFO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,569 mi
Last recorded127,569 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 ZFO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 127,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 119,248 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,245 miles

Nearside Coolant leak Radiator ()

Offside Front Drivers seat not tilting forwards.

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

Rear Exhaust box rusty.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 113,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drivers seat not tilting forwards.

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

Rear Exhaust box rusty.

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 109,798 miles

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Upper Turbo pipe split

Fail 5 Nov 2016 109,782 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Upper Turbo pipe split

Pass 5 Nov 2015 100,685 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,545 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 86,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2011 66,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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GK58 ZFO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GK58 ZFO, 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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GK58 ZFO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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