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OE08 OKX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,102 mi
Last recorded189,102 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 OKX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 189,102 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and back mountings perishing but system fully supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 187,257 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 184,898 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, no perforations. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 182,977 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 182,950 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 181,436 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 167,632 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 167,565 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 151,041 miles

Front & rear headlamp level potentiometer levers broken

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 151,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front & rear headlamp level potentiometer levers broken

Gearbox mounting bolt loose

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 138,394 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 137,140 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,464 miles

nearside front link broked for electrical sensor pick up

Fail 18 Sep 2014 117,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front link broked for electrical sensor pick up

Pass 20 Sep 2013 97,956 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 76,810 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

Fail 25 May 2012 76,689 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust backbox corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,688 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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OE08 OKX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE08 OKX, 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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OE08 OKX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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