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MJ08 XZO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,643 mi
Last recorded153,643 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XZO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 153,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 148,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 139,785 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 138,356 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 129,840 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 120,277 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 120,277 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 112,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all other coil springs corroded in places

exhaust back box outer skin coming off

handbrake cables outer sleeves splitting but working fine

Fail 27 Apr 2015 112,619 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all other coil springs corroded in places

exhaust back box outer skin coming off

handbrake cables outer sleeves splitting but working fine

Pass 25 Apr 2014 101,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 88,628 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,850 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,854 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,854 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XZO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XZO, 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 XZO registered?

MJ08 XZO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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