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OW08 EFH

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,432 mi
Last recorded141,432 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 EFH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 141,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sub frame corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2022 141,331 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2021 136,571 miles

Nearside Front bottom arm ball joint slight play

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front bottom arm ball joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2020 129,306 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 124,936 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 117,528 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,093 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 106,700 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 106,700 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,891 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 99,891 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,076 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 92,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,167 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,158 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear washer jet inop

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,601 miles

2 exhaust rubbers split

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OW08 EFH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OW08 EFH, 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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OW08 EFH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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