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DG08 GFZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,670 mi
Last recorded152,670 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 152,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 152,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 143,179 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front front bumper damage

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

travel in brake pedal

Fail 7 Dec 2019 143,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.20 1/m (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch insecure handle (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower bumper skirt area has damage present

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearings cannot be assessed due to a binding wheel

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

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer brake cable is deteriorated/broken

Position lamps only work with the ignition switched on.

The brake pedal anti-slip provisions are worn

The exhaust systems silencers are corroded /mountings are detached

The lower outer sills along their lengths around the drainage holes have corrosion forming

Windscreen swept area has slight damage present

Pass 12 Oct 2016 140,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 140,699 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front outer sidewall damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 134,815 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2015 134,815 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2014 106,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2014 106,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,918 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly in tread

Fail 22 Apr 2013 95,918 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly in tread

Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,855 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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DG08 GFZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DG08 GFZ, 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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DG08 GFZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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