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GX08 GYW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,546 mi
Last recorded73,546 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 GYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,546 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,259 miles

damage on nearside front tyre

offside rear disc corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,812 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2011 219,949 miles

front tyres wearing low

puncture in nearside rear tyre

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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GX08 GYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GX08 GYW, 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 GX08 GYW registered?

GX08 GYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is GX08 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 GYW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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