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GR57 HSC

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,931 mi
Last recorded49,931 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 HSC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 49,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 45,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 43,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 42,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,055 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 39,549 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 37,717 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,224 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 35,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded

Rear tyres starting to distort on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 27,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 23,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2012 19,227 miles

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

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

front discs corroiding

Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,541 miles

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

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

front discs are corrioding

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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GR57 HSC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GR57 HSC, 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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GR57 HSC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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