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GU08 OMP

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,261 mi
Last recorded110,261 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OMP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2022 110,261 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

EML on

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 94,226 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush, worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 87,814 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,240 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,227 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,227 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,426 miles

Both front brake discs heavily worn / corroded

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,251 miles

Offside front brake disc inner face worn unevenly

Wipers poor

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,442 miles

Front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,444 miles

one of offside front headlamp mountings is broken

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,045 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads inner edge bald

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,586 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 OMP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU08 OMP, 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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GU08 OMP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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