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LG08 WGU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,600 mi
Last recorded147,600 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 147,600 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Jul 2019 147,600 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Jun 2018 119,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 119,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,431 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 102,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,249 miles

Both front brake discs have corrosion on inner faces

Off side front tyre side wall has slight damage

Pass 27 Jun 2015 80,807 miles

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

gear knob insecure

glow plug light flasing

Pass 7 May 2014 50,017 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,966 miles

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

advise cracks in outer wall of n/s/r tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 28 Jun 2012 24,536 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 24,536 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn barron on very inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 18,956 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2011 18,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front 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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LG08 WGU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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