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MM57 ACV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,690 mi
Last recorded106,690 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 ACV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

driver door check strap insecure

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 90,496 miles

3 x rear rubber exhaust hangers broken,held in place by secondary device.

Nail in offside rear tyre

driver door checkstrap insecure.

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated/corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 90,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3 x rear rubber exhaust hangers broken,held in place by secondary device.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

driver door checkstrap insecure.

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,469 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

driver door check strap insecure.

exhaust system deteriorated.

rear exhaust rubber hangers broken but holding on secondary device.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,395 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 62,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,206 miles

3 x rear rubber exhaust hangers deteriorated.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 49,180 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

3 x rear rubber exhaust hangers deteriorated.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,314 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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MM57 ACV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MM57 ACV, 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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MM57 ACV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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