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AP08 DWO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,308 mi
Last recorded83,308 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,308 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,341 miles

Front tryes close to limit

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 73,577 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 73,577 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,174 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,276 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,090 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 20,667 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,271 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AP08 DWO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP08 DWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 DWO registered?

AP08 DWO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is AP08 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 DWO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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