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SK08 WZW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,657 mi
Last recorded89,657 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 WZW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 89,657 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 79,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 72,133 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 72,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 66,351 miles

advise o/side & n/side front lower suspension strut bushes slightly worn

advise slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 14 Apr 2020 64,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,880 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,249 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 56,249 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door handle front mount broken but door still opens

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken not affecting the handbrake operation

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,492 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 48,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,941 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,321 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,445 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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SK08 WZW 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 82.4%.

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 SK08 WZW, 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 SK08 WZW registered?

SK08 WZW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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