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WG08 MKC

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,821 mi
Last recorded125,821 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 MKC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 125,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 117,497 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 117,497 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre lost shape on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2021 109,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre losing shape on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2021 109,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres losing shape on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,960 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,346 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant level low

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,820 miles

both front tyres very worn on inner edges ADVISE geometry check and tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,505 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,059 miles

front brake discs wearing

Fail 8 Jul 2013 42,059 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing

Fail 16 Jul 2012 31,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,271 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,860 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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WG08 MKC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG08 MKC, 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 WG08 MKC registered?

WG08 MKC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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