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DU08 WLK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,995 mi
Last recorded89,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 WLK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 89,995 miles

Lower SILL AND UNDERBODY CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,415 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 88,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,318 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 83,318 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake cable (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake cable (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,023 miles

Rear back box coroded

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 80,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear back box coroded

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front check strap noisey

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no reverse light

offside front check strap noisey

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no reverse light

offside front check strap noisey

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,684 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,649 miles

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)

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 WLK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU08 WLK, 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 WLK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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