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PG08 UNJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,244 mi
Last recorded114,244 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 UNJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 114,244 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 114,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2020 108,890 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,187 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 96,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,135 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,337 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 69,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,331 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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PG08 UNJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PG08 UNJ, 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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PG08 UNJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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