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NK08 OSO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,194 mi
Last recorded115,194 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 OSO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 115,194 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort siezed (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 102,786 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Fail 27 Feb 2016 102,786 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,828 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 90,813 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 71,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 49,941 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 49,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,402 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 36,847 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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NK08 OSO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NK08 OSO, 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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NK08 OSO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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