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GP08 AUM

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,599 mi
Last recorded124,599 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 AUM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2022 124,599 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front front headlight lens broken

Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 106,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 99,972 miles

Driver side Front Tyre is Slightly worn and close to the legal limit

Driver side Front Upper Coil spring is Slightly corroded

Passenger side Front Tyre is Slightly worn and close to the legal limit

Passenger side Front Tyre is slightly cracking & perishing

Passenger side Rear Exhaust System has slight corrosion

Passenger side Rear Tyre is Slightly worn and close to the legal limit

Passenger side Rear and Driver side Rear Brake disc(s) is Slightly worn, but not excessively

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear both tyres wearing on edge

Fail 16 Sep 2017 94,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear both tyres wearing on edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,983 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 90,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,536 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,319 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,157 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,737 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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GP08 AUM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GP08 AUM, 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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GP08 AUM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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