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DU08 NWC

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,915 mi
Last recorded119,915 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 NWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 119,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 119,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 113,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SECTION AND REAR SECTION DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 113,205 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ON BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SECTION AND REAR SECTION DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 104,773 miles

Exhaust Rear box mounting defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlight slightly insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2024 104,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust Rear box mounting defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlight slightly insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,694 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 91,865 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,294 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 85,705 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 77,755 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 76,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 66,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 56,765 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 56,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 50,644 miles

Front tyres are wearing more on the inner edges.

O/S headlight is insecure.

O/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,886 miles

Exhaust system is corroding.

Front brake pads are worn low. Discs are grooved.

O/S/F tyre is worn low on the inner edge (3mm).

Oil level is above maximum.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 34,945 miles

radiator in poor condition

both rear exhaust rubber hangers in poor condition

front metal brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 26,632 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 17,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,028 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,345 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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DU08 NWC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU08 NWC, 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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DU08 NWC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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