MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front brake discs corroded
exhaust heatshield insecure
offside front brake disc corroded
chip in windscreen
offside front brake disc corroded inner face
Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
offside front brake disc corroded inner face
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play front and rear anti-roll bar bushes
Front and rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn
Gearbox mounting worn
chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
chips in windscreen
front brake pads look too be worn
coolant weep
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coolant weep
nearside handbrake performance just met requirments
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)
chips in windscreen
nearside rear tyre feathered on inner shoulder
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
chips in windscreen
nearside rear tyre feathered on inner shoulder
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
chips in windscreen
Both rear tyres badly stepped on inner edge
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front discs badly ridged and pads getting low,apx 6K miles
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Both rear tyres badly stepped on inner edge
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front discs badly ridged and pads getting low,apx 6K miles
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RA57 XBB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 RA57 XBB, 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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RA57 XBB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 January 2008.
Is RA57 XBB safe to buy?
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