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AG08 FWS

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,802 mi
Last recorded90,802 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FWS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 90,802 miles

No Seats in Rear

Fail 23 Feb 2017 90,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No Seats in Rear

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 76,634 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,728 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 56,560 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 56,560 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,133 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 39,132 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,230 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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AG08 FWS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AG08 FWS, 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 AG08 FWS registered?

AG08 FWS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AG08 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 FWS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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