MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advice n/s front tyre inner sidewall started to split
adviced slight play in rear schocker top mounts
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advice n/s front tyre inner sidewall started to split
adviced slight play in rear schocker top mounts
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front wipers poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front wipers poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs corroded
glow plug light flashing
oil leak from turbo
water pump leaking
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge and showing signs of perrishing
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
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MJ08 XZP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 MJ08 XZP, 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 XZP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 May 2008.
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