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KR08 GMO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,907 mi
Last recorded26,907 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 GMO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 26,907 miles

Offside dip bilb starting to discolour

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

slight play in both rear shocker top mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2018 25,243 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rears perished

Fail 22 Aug 2018 25,230 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rears perished

Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,376 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 21,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 19,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,931 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,076 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 12,707 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 10,094 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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KR08 GMO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KR08 GMO, 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 KR08 GMO registered?

KR08 GMO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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