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WN08 PXS

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,204 mi
Last recorded109,204 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 PXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 109,204 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber split

Fail 29 Sep 2023 109,204 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nut loose for wiper arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber split

Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,120 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,066 miles

Exhaust rear silencer secondary skin corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 105,066 miles

Exhaust rear silencer secondary skin corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 103,612 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 103,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2020 103,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 95,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort 2 (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.41mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,930 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2017 89,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Central exhaust rubbers both split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,615 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread (close to shoulder)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,983 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 79,983 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,478 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,331 miles

Handbrake cable outer deteriorated (flexing)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,024 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 29,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 PXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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