MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
centre and rear heatshield loose
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
front discs heavily corroded
n/s/r tyre close to wear limit
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front discs heavily corroded
n/s/r tyre close to wear limit
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
advise all discs pitted due to car having been stood and require claning
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
advise all discs pitted due to car having been stood and require claning
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
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DS08 WMJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 DS08 WMJ, 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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DS08 WMJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 July 2008.
Is DS08 WMJ safe to buy?
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