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MJ08 XYW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,876 mi
Last recorded151,876 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 151,876 miles

creaking noise from nearside rear suspension

offside door and front wing damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2018 151,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 138,630 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,715 miles

nearside sunvisor loose & affecting drivers view

Fail 4 Oct 2016 126,713 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,121 miles

OSF CV GAITOR AGE CRACKED

Pass 31 Mar 2014 83,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2013 61,691 miles

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 61,691 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,321 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 25,858 miles

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.

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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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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MJ08 XYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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