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NL08 WSY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,533 mi
Last recorded91,533 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 WSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 86,308 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

both sides front tyres wearing at outer edges

front radiator support bracket bent and broken

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 86,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

both sides front tyres wearing at outer edges

front radiator support bracket bent and broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,317 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 73,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,148 miles

Center exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Oct 2017 53,548 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,375 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,832 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,524 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 39,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,994 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 29,498 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 22,464 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 WSY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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