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GX08 GZH

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,328 mi
Last recorded103,328 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 GZH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2020 103,328 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 97,566 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 97,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated fouling brake disc (3.5.1j)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 87,478 miles

slight play in front steering rack ends or maybe steering rack but not yet too excess

Fail 18 May 2016 87,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in front steering rack ends or maybe steering rack but not yet too excess

Pass 6 May 2015 76,794 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge almost too excess

Pass 29 May 2014 66,119 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 66,119 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 52,893 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 52,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,136 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,190 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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GX08 GZH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GX08 GZH, 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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GX08 GZH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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