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WG08 MKJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,305 mi
Last recorded104,305 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 MKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 104,305 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 92,302 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 92,204 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust rear silencer strap broken

Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 78,588 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,962 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,572 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component cap (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 53,572 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (3.5.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component cap (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust box rubbers cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,016 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf upper arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf outer cv gaiter grease seepage from outer end

Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,016 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users nsf turbo intercooler metal housing excessively corroded, insecure and partly detached (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too far to the right nsf and osf (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fronts (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating nsr - disc badly corroded (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf upper arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf outer cv gaiter grease seepage from outer end

nsr tyre cracks roadface, unusual uneven wear

osr tyre low tread depth and cracks

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,655 miles

nsf and osf tyres worn inner edges

nsf outer cv gaiter, outer end grease seepeage

nsr tyre cracks

osr tyre cracks and 2.5mm tread depth

turbo intercooler metal casing/housing excessively corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 43,655 miles

Brake cable insecure osr parking brake cable (3.5.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf and osf inner walls (4.1.D.1a)

nsf and osf tyres worn inner edges

nsf outer cv gaiter, outer end grease seepeage

nsr tyre cracks

osr tyre cracks and 2.5mm tread depth

turbo intercooler metal casing/housing excessively corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,956 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,054 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,601 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 29,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,362 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 25,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,376 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 MKJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG08 MKJ, 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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WG08 MKJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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