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GU08 OMV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,306 mi
Last recorded103,306 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 OMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 103,306 miles

Rear rear silencer skin corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2022 103,239 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,950 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 99,950 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,548 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 85,323 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,425 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 76,422 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,126 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 45,827 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 38,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,712 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 OMV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMV, 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 OMV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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