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AK58 OPP

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,729 mi
Last recorded98,729 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 OPP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 98,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,862 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 92,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,190 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 75,468 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,648 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2016 63,257 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,971 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 53,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 47,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,705 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,458 miles

Front brake fluctuation,

Slight coolant staining around pipe behind exhaust manifold,

Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AK58 OPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK58 OPP, 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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AK58 OPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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