MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front exhaust flexi pipe worn
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 215.45.17 y (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front exhaust flexi pipe worn
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 215.45.17 y (5.2.3 (e))
coolant below min level
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box joint Advise back box condition (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coolant leak Thermostat housing and pipes ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt not pulling out (7.1.2 (c))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear boot floor holed 30cm of support beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box joint Advise back box condition (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coolant leak Thermostat housing and pipes ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both rear parking brake cable support rubber broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished with nail in also (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts perished and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear parking brake cable support rubber broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished with nail in also (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts perished and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Pad sensor broken no light on
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox slight leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Pad wear sensor broken, but no light on dash
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen chipped zone B, not affecting view
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Handbrake hanger broken, but handbrake not hanging on floor
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pad wearing wire broken no light on dash
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Handbrake hanger broken, but handbrake not hanging on floor
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pad wearing wire broken no light on dash
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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DG08 GGU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DG08 GGU, 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 GGU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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