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GJ08 MYT

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,661 mi
Last recorded140,661 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 MYT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 140,661 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 140,641 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly located (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,046 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 134,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2019 124,133 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 124,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 119,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 112,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 103,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 95,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,527 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 87,884 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 87,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,958 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,546 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,525 miles

Nearside front Brake Disc worn and corroded on inner edge

Offside front Brake Disc worn and corroded on inner egde

signs of possible slight fuel leak from engine area.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front Brake Disc worn and corroded on inner edge

Offside front Brake Disc worn and corroded on inner egde

signs of possible slight fuel leak from engine area.

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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GJ08 MYT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ08 MYT, 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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GJ08 MYT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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