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FG08 EYW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,875 mi
Last recorded31,875 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 EYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 31,875 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Nov 2016 31,156 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,921 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Full exhaust corroded

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2015 29,918 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Full exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 26,768 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 22,484 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 22,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 18,031 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 18,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,600 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 15,580 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 12,570 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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FG08 EYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG08 EYW, 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 FG08 EYW registered?

FG08 EYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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