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MM57 ACZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,945 mi
Last recorded111,945 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 111,945 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 102,940 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 102,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 106,091 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 106,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 104,654 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing sounds noisey

Offside handbrake cable outer cover cracked/rusty

front lower arms rusty

osr tyre badly perished/cracking

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 104,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing sounds noisey

Offside handbrake cable outer cover cracked/rusty

front lower arms rusty

osr tyre badly perished/cracking

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,627 miles

n/s/f tyre has ABNORMAL wear to inner edge

rear silencer outer casing poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2015 102,627 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has ABNORMAL wear to inner edge

rear silencer outer casing poor condition

Pass 1 May 2014 100,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,845 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Feb 2011 68,845 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

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 ACZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ACZ, 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 ACZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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