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LG58 JZV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,235 mi
Last recorded104,235 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 JZV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 104,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 104,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 102,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 101,163 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 90,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Fail 26 Oct 2019 90,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

Pass 13 Oct 2018 80,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 72,360 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,252 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Offside and Nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front outer tyre wall damaged/ cut

Oil leak Gear box ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 63,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

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

Offside and Nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front outer tyre wall damaged/ cut

Oil leak Gear box ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,104 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases detriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 56,101 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases detriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,125 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 50,120 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,607 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 44,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,916 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,147 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 31,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ILLUMINATED DURING TEST INDICATING A FAULT

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 JZV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JZV, 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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LG58 JZV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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