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WJ08 OXE

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,058 mi
Last recorded125,058 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 OXE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,058 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 125,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 106,990 miles

Coolant leak from bleed screw ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 106,903 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak from bleed screw ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under tray insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2015 96,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,611 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake cables poor condition...offside INNER steering rack joint wear noted..

Fail 19 Aug 2014 86,902 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake cables poor condition...offside INNER steering rack joint wear noted..

Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,095 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,603 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 64,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,389 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

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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WJ08 OXE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WJ08 OXE, 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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WJ08 OXE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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