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VO58 XDZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,304 mi
Last recorded184,304 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 XDZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 184,304 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 184,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 174,075 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 174,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 165,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension top mount badly worn

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Rear Park brake cable poorly secured

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil around turbo hoses

Fail 4 Oct 2018 165,843 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension top mount badly worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Park brake cable poorly secured

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil around turbo hoses

Pass 6 Oct 2017 147,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 147,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 122,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant excessively below minimum level

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 122,531 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coolant excessively below minimum level

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 101,951 miles

play in front inner tie rods

Fail 6 Oct 2015 101,951 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

play in front inner tie rods

Pass 1 Oct 2014 91,585 miles

exhaust corroding

front upper wishbone dust covers splitting

n/s/f tyre on limit and bold on inside edge

n/s/f wishbone front bush splitting from bonding

o/s/f outer cv boot wet with grease but no visable splits

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

play in rear lower hub bushes

steering rack has play in o/s boarderline

Fail 30 Sep 2014 91,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroding

front upper wishbone dust covers splitting

n/s/f tyre on limit and bold on inside edge

n/s/f wishbone front bush splitting from bonding

o/s/f outer cv boot wet with grease but no visable splits

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

play in rear lower hub bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,808 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 70,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,809 miles

Front and rear brake discs lipped pads O.K.

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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VO58 XDZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VO58 XDZ, 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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VO58 XDZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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