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WN08 PYX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,172 mi
Last recorded115,172 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 115,172 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,563 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 113,553 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 112,162 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 110,190 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 110,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 107,537 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 107,524 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 104,772 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 104,760 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,040 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 98,948 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,021 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 95,021 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,775 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 72,775 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,838 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 52,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 43,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,797 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 PYX 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 PYX, 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 PYX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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