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PY08 GKE

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,721 mi
Last recorded102,721 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 GKE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 102,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge more worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coli springs corroded

exhaust back box corroding

gearbox oily

Fail 30 May 2018 102,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge more worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coli springs corroded

exhaust back box corroding

gearbox oily

Pass 25 May 2017 86,910 miles

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

exhaust back box heavily corroded

gear box oily

Fail 25 May 2017 86,910 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box heavily corroded

gear box oily

Pass 6 May 2016 79,172 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

rear pads worn

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 79,172 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nail in offside front tyre

rear pads worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,198 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 53,627 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 53,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,770 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 36,476 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 36,479 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 21,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 21,360 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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PY08 GKE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 PY08 GKE, 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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PY08 GKE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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