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N11 WRK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,571 mi
Last recorded98,571 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 WRK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,571 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 95,618 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 95,616 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 93,327 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 93,326 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 89,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 89,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,167 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 84,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small Hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 92W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2019 79,477 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/F 225/40/18 92W O/S/F 215/40/18 89Y (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/R 215/40/18 89Y O/S/R 225/40/18 88W (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 92W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very slight corrosion (5.2.6)

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

bulb warning light on

Fail 17 Feb 2018 74,721 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very slight corrosion (5.2.6)

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

bulb warning light on

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,612 miles

Rear shocks rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2016 57,034 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 57,031 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,414 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 51,011 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,387 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 44,183 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,784 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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N11 WRK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N11 WRK, 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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N11 WRK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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