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LG08 WGJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,314 mi
Last recorded51,314 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 WGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,314 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 46,562 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 42,343 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,022 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,557 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 23,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,696 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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LG08 WGJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LG08 WGJ, 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 LG08 WGJ registered?

LG08 WGJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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