MOT Status
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52,630 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust back box corroded
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most straight arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer sill soft
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust back box corroded
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most straight arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer sill soft
Emissions not tested fuel leak onto exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front exhaust brackets broken
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured pad wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
underside corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both front and rear, struts also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top mounts have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front, rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
intercooler support corroded and holed, radiator support corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both front and rear, struts also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top mounts have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front, rear and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
intercooler support corroded and holed, radiator support corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
brakepipes slightly deteriorated
exhaust bracket broken
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
wiperblades worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
wipers starting to streak
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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PY08 GKN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 PY08 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 May 2008.
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