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WN08 PVF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,340 mi
Last recorded116,340 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 PVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,340 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 116,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 112,125 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

Fail 11 Sep 2019 112,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,401 miles

near side front tyre wearing thin

both front lower suspension arms have worn rear bushes

slight play in near side front upper suspension arm

Fail 1 Sep 2018 105,401 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both front lower suspension arms have worn rear bushes

near side front tyre wearing thin

slight play in near side front upper suspension arm

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,573 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 95,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracked and perished.

Offside Front Tyre wearing inside edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,257 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 85,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

O/S/F tyyre wearing on inside edge.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,613 miles

advise slight play in both front upper suspension arms

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 60,206 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 48,451 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,446 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WN08 PVF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN08 PVF, 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 WN08 PVF registered?

WN08 PVF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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