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AU08 WVL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,791 mi
Last recorded90,791 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WVL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 90,791 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished inner wall and deep cut (not to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,491 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,921 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 79,401 miles

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,508 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,571 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 46,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight lift in both rear suspension strut top mount points

Slight play in both front top suspension arm mounting bushes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

emmissions are getting high, advise a system cleaner

front tyres are worn on outer edges, advise tracking checks

small oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,068 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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AU08 WVL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU08 WVL, 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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AU08 WVL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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