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PX08 ZRK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

175,409 mi
Last recorded175,409 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 ZRK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 175,409 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 175,409 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 170,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 163,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 157,495 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 157,495 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 142,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 131,643 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 131,643 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,161 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 122,161 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fog Lamp not working

Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 109,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb sat incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,027 miles

h brake cable broken outer cable

n/s b pad wier broken and under tray insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,457 miles

Both front discs corroded

n/s/f and r and o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to childseat

Fail 17 Mar 2014 84,456 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front discs corroded

n/s/f and r and o/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to childseat

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 67,823 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 67,823 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,612 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 50,612 miles

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

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

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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PX08 ZRK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PX08 ZRK, 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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PX08 ZRK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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