MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine compartment (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge
front TCA bushes are deteriorated
light mist of oil under bonnet
nearside front window inoperative
rear heat shield insecure
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Emissions not tested run out of fuel (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
windscreen has a crack in it
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ08 FPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 GJ08 FPP, 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 GJ08 FPP registered?
GJ08 FPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2008.
Is GJ08 FPP safe to buy?
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