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WJ08 OXF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

141,820 mi
Last recorded141,820 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 OXF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 141,820 miles

corrosion forming on lower sills and underside of vehicle

headlight lenses misty

intercooler loose

n/s/r brake sticking on

rear brake backing plates corroding

rear exhaust corroding

rear wiper blade defective

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2022 141,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion forming on lower sills and underside of vehicle

headlight lenses misty

intercooler loose

n/s/r brake sticking on

rear brake backing plates corroding

rear exhaust corroding

rear wiper blade defective

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2021 134,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion forming front + rear subframes

Fail 8 Nov 2021 134,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion forming front + rear subframes

Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,747 miles

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

front + rear subframes corroding

n/s diff seal damp

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs covers corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 126,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front + rear subframes corroding

n/s diff seal damp

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs covers corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 124,221 miles

front/rear subframes surface corrosion forming

n/s/f tyre worn bold on inner edge/cut to tread

o/s/f tyre worn bold on inner edge/ cracking inner sidewall

rear exhaust box corroding

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2019 124,220 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front/rear subframes surface corrosion forming

n/s/f tyre worn bold on inner edge/cut to tread

o/s/f tyre worn bold on inner edge/ cracking inner sidewall

rear exhaust box corroding

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,194 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (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))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension has surface rust forming

slight blow exhaust flexi/rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2018 115,192 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (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))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension has surface rust forming

slight blow exhaust flexi/rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,671 miles

no clutch pedal rubber

Fail 23 Oct 2017 106,671 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel alignment check/adjust

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

no clutch pedal rubber

Pass 22 Nov 2016 103,231 miles

vehicle very muddy underneath

Pass 23 Nov 2015 94,345 miles

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 18 Nov 2015 94,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,591 miles

slight play in inner steering rack joint(s)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 83,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in inner steering rack joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,734 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly worn and have slight movement

both front tyres bald on inner edges of tread

Fail 18 Nov 2013 73,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly worn and have slight movement

both front tyres bald on inner edges of tread

Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,042 miles

movement to o/s of steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2012 62,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs lipped,corroded and worn

front brake pads getting low

movement to o/s of steering rack

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly on tread and getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,017 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

handbrake cables splitting

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 29 Nov 2011 50,017 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

handbrake cables splitting

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Feb 2011 41,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside handbrake cable outer sleave split

nearside sun visor will not stay up

offside handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,141 miles

offside handbrake cable outer sleeve split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside handbrake cable outer sleave split

nearside sun visor will not stay up

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 OXF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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

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