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VU08 PPO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 PPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 99,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,733 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 88,425 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,234 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre wall has slight damadge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 73,242 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 52,981 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 52,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,261 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,405 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,348 miles

long travel parking brake

near side rear tyre wall slight damage

off side front brake disc pitted inner 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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VU08 PPO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU08 PPO, 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 VU08 PPO registered?

VU08 PPO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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