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RV08 WZG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,740 mi
Last recorded89,740 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 89,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 80,528 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 69,534 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 63,113 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 63,113 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,509 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,740 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 54,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 48,768 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 48,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 42,530 miles

front windscreen washer performance is poor

offside and nearside front brake discs show wear and lipped edge

Fail 29 Mar 2014 42,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front windscreen washer performance is poor

offside and nearside front brake discs show wear and lipped edge

Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,084 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 25,418 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres nails in tread.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

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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RV08 WZG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RV08 WZG, 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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What year was RV08 WZG registered?

RV08 WZG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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