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LG58 JZT

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,280 mi
Last recorded85,280 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 JZT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2019 85,280 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 24 Apr 2019 84,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm outer bush separated from casing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and worn uneven on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Mist of fuel from fuel filter housing.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working.

Pass 26 May 2018 78,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Further inspection recommended! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 77,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Further inspection recommended! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 70,042 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,593 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 53,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 44,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 44,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 36,754 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 36,689 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,109 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 21,926 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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LG58 JZT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 LG58 JZT, 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 LG58 JZT registered?

LG58 JZT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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