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WJ58 XJT

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,519 mi
Last recorded125,519 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 XJT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 125,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm rear bush badly worn / should replace , needs attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall multiple places damaged / centre section cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking centre section in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin badly corroded/breaking

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and all suspension components corroded/ rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 125,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm rear bush badly worn / should replace , needs attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall multiple places damaged / centre section cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking centre section in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin badly corroded/breaking

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and all suspension components corroded/ rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 121,798 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake wear indicator broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 121,759 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front discs pitted

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

Nearside Front brake pad wire snapped

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 121,425 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2020 121,343 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor broken but no light on dashboard

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2020 121,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor broken but no light on dashboard

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 118,647 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake effort lower than normal

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 118,647 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside park brake effort lower than normal

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 115,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 115,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 110,297 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,958 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 100,843 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe broken (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 95,910 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,588 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 73,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,646 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 60,641 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WJ58 XJT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WJ58 XJT, 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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WJ58 XJT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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