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EN08 OUG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,509 mi
Last recorded129,509 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 OUG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 129,509 miles

Offside front C.V gator has a slight leak.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 129,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 112,859 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 96,747 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 96,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 77,273 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 76,818 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 76,262 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 76,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,646 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 38,729 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 38,637 miles

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 Front 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)

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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EN08 OUG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EN08 OUG, 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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What year was EN08 OUG registered?

EN08 OUG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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