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VN08 ACJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,894 mi
Last recorded93,894 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ACJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,894 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 87,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body inner and outer sills and exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 87,009 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body inner and outer sills and exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,231 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 80,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,648 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 70,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,177 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 64,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,428 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 59,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 58,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 51,506 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 51,501 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 44,790 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroding, pads ok

Oil level on min

Fail 31 May 2013 44,790 miles

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

Front brake disc inner faces corroding, pads ok

Oil level on min

Pass 9 May 2012 37,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2011 29,260 miles

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

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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VN08 ACJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VN08 ACJ, 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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VN08 ACJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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