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MJ08 XZP

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,621 mi
Last recorded106,621 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XZP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 106,621 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 106,614 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 102,783 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 102,783 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 95,368 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 87,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 77,875 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 69,538 miles

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)

Fail 17 May 2012 69,538 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2011 59,943 miles

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 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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