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SO08 PUV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,362 mi
Last recorded94,362 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 PUV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 94,362 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,698 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on front axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 91,698 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs on front axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,690 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside rear top strut mountings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside & Offside front inner tyrewalls deteriorated.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,845 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside rear top strut mountings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 85,843 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside rear top strut mountings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,193 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 83,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,326 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 79,326 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,074 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,321 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 49,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,508 miles

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

both front seats cannot tilt forward

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,009 miles

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

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

offside front seat tilt inop

Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,119 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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SO08 PUV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO08 PUV, 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 SO08 PUV registered?

SO08 PUV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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