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GY58 MWJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,551 mi
Last recorded99,551 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 MWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 99,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 99,547 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 88,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 88,221 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 84,622 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 81,772 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 81,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,951 miles

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

Nearside Front creaking noise from a suspension joint

Fail 17 Sep 2018 77,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front creaking noise from a suspension joint

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,067 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,141 miles

both rear handbrake cables outers starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,066 miles

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,066 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,543 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,876 miles

Front number plate cracked, still readable

N,S,F tyre tred worn to 2mm

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

O,S,F tyre tred worn to 3mm, 2mm on edge

Fail 28 Sep 2011 32,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,634 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GY58 MWJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY58 MWJ, 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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GY58 MWJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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