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GN08 VMW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,779 mi
Last recorded85,779 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 VMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,779 miles

front tyres wearing on inner tread

strong fuel smell from engine bay and sighns of leaking

Fail 7 Aug 2020 85,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner tread

strong fuel smell from engine bay and sighns of leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,703 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,342 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,977 miles

Offside & nearside rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,505 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,031 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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GN08 VMW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GN08 VMW, 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 GN08 VMW registered?

GN08 VMW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GN08 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 VMW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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