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WN08 PXZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,681 mi
Last recorded113,681 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 113,681 miles

drivers outer door handle loose

front under tray damaged / loose

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 113,678 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both , inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake cable siezed? (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers outer door handle loose

front under tray damaged / loose

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,410 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front suspension noisy no play found

n/s hand brake reading low

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2021 107,407 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front suspension noisy no play found

n/s hand brake reading low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,481 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front under tray damaged

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

smoke emissions on upper limit

Fail 23 Mar 2020 101,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front under tray damaged

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

smoke emissions on upper limit

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,371 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front under tray damaged

pin hole n/s outer c/v boot

possible grease leak o/s front inner c/v boot?

Fail 27 Mar 2019 92,371 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front under tray damaged

hand brake cables loose

pin hole n/s outer c/v boot

possible grease leak o/s front inner c/v boot?

Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,197 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 83,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + worn uneven (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven, suggest renew

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,512 miles

front under tray damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,512 miles

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

front under tray damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,723 miles

Flats worn on n/s rear tyre

Front brake discs corroded,suggest renew

Fail 8 Mar 2016 71,723 miles

All position lamps not working Not working with ign off (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint N/s front upper (2.4.G.2)

Flats worn on n/s rear tyre

Front brake discs corroded,suggest renew

Squeak n/s front steering suspect worn top joint

Pass 25 Feb 2015 655,521 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2015 65,519 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,748 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,708 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 52,708 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

small cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,462 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,487 miles

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 PXZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

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

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