MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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creaking noise from nearside rear suspension
offside door and front wing damaged
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
creaking noise from nearside rear suspension
offside door and front wing damaged
nearside sunvisor loose & affecting drivers view
Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed top hinge broken (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aftermarket HID unit fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aftermarket HID unit fitted (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
nearside sunvisor loose & affecting drivers view
OSF CV GAITOR AGE CRACKED
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres inner edges feathered
centre silencer rubber hanger detiorated but still supporting system
rear silencer rubber hanger detiorated but still supporting system
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
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MJ08 XYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 MJ08 XYW, 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 MJ08 XYW registered?
MJ08 XYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 May 2008.
Is MJ08 XYW safe to buy?
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