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RE58 XZY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 XZY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 103,911 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 100,033 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,165 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on.

Fail 22 Aug 2016 92,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle accident damage. (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,861 miles

EML light on

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,935 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML light on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,184 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 59,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 46,528 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,724 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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RE58 XZY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE58 XZY, 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 RE58 XZY registered?

RE58 XZY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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