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NL08 WSJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,996 mi
Last recorded49,996 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 WSJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 49,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2026 49,996 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2025 48,813 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 47,261 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 47,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 45,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 44,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 41,888 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Bracket broken cable insecure (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,394 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,782 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,843 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,666 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre distorted

offside rear tyre distorted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 33,376 miles

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,282 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 29,282 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Advise o/s/f tyre inner tread scrubbed

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,124 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre inner tread scrubbed

Advise o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,322 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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NL08 WSJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NL08 WSJ, 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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NL08 WSJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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