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GP57 XHK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,615 mi
Last recorded132,615 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 XHK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 132,615 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 132,612 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 132,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 108,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,045 miles

Audible knock from steering system

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

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot leaking grease from seal area

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges of tread area

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 104,045 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Audible knock from steering system

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake cable insecure (Recommend attention soon

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

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity boot leaking grease from seal area

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges of tread area

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,570 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

damage to lower part of front bumper

damage to nearside front bumper

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

damage to lower part of front bumper

damage to nearside front bumper

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,184 miles

both rear tires have uneven were

under tray insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2016 87,184 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

both rear tires have uneven were

under tray insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,627 miles

front inner discs pitted and corroded slightly

nearside rear inner tyre 1.6-2mm

offside rear inner tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Mar 2015 80,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front inner discs pitted and corroded slightly

nearside front headlamp bracket broken (lamp loose)

nearside front pad wire broken

nearside rear inner tyre 1.6-2mm

offside rear inner tyre 2mm

Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,246 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,621 miles

small stone chips to front windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,468 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 44,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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GP57 XHK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GP57 XHK, 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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GP57 XHK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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