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PX08 ZRO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,526 mi
Last recorded88,526 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 ZRO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 88,526 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 88,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,953 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,429 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,115 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,390 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)

Offside 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 ZRO 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 PX08 ZRO, 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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What year was PX08 ZRO registered?

PX08 ZRO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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