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RA57 ZSN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,992 mi
Last recorded65,992 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 ZSN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 65,992 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 65,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 58,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,150 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 52,132 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 44,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,292 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear box corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2019 29,089 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 29,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure refitted (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 26,857 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 25,004 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 235,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,778 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,065 miles

N/S/F tyre worn inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 9,926 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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RA57 ZSN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSN, 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 RA57 ZSN registered?

RA57 ZSN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is RA57 ZSN safe to buy?

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