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GU08 OML

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,040 mi
Last recorded110,040 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OML
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 110,040 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 110,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 104,471 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 104,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 97,601 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,184 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 94,175 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,954 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,688 miles

Damage to lower offside windscreen. Outside of swept area

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 87,655 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside front upper suspension arm mounting pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front tyre inner tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre inner tread area (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Damage to lower offside windscreen. Outside of swept area

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,886 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Damage to offside windscreen. Outside swept area

Nearside front and offside front tyre wearing on inner tread area

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,917 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,595 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,395 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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GU08 OML is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 GU08 OML, 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 GU08 OML registered?

GU08 OML is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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