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WG08 ZYC

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,556 mi
Last recorded51,556 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 51,556 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 47,276 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 47,276 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 43,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 43,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 43,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 42,524 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 41,549 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 40,068 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,408 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,760 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,362 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,187 miles

BOTH REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS SPLIT BUT STILL SUPORTING EXHAUST

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,810 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,660 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,883 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner tread...

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,166 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 ZYC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WG08 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

WG08 ZYC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WG08 ZYC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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