MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
no clutch pedal rubber
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
vehicle very muddy underneath
stonechips to windscreen
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
slight play in inner steering rack joint(s)
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)
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly worn and have slight movement
both front tyres bald on inner edges of tread
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
movement to o/s of steering rack
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
front brake discs worn/lipped
handbrake cables splitting
rear tyres wearing unevenly
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
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
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?
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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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