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WN08 PYP

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,030 mi
Last recorded62,030 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2018 62,030 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,684 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,429 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 18,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,847 miles

1litre 5w/40 added for emissions

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant below minimum

Fail 26 Jul 2012 15,847 miles

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

1litre 5w/40 added for emissions

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant below minimum

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and underbody covers fitted

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 PYP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

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

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