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HK08 GNP

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,361 mi
Last recorded103,361 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 GNP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 103,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear of exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 103,360 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 89,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 89,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer door handle damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,322 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four inner edges low tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 77,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp and side lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four inner edges low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,175 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 56,625 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 56,625 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 49,231 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 49,202 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,392 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,045 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 26,393 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,335 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 20,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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HK08 GNP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HK08 GNP, 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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HK08 GNP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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