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WP08 GUO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,733 mi
Last recorded170,733 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 GUO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 170,733 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 170,660 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected upper bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 163,641 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 157,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are wearing on edges and nearside is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 157,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are wearing on edges and nearside is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 151,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fluctuating strong advise (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 143,059 miles

Accident damage to n/s/r wheel arch.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 142,921 miles

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

Accident damage to n/s/r wheel arch.

Both front tyres cutting off on their inner edge.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 133,718 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 124,447 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 101,260 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 81,756 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 43,706 miles

front pads low.nsf tyre low inner edge

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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WP08 GUO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP08 GUO, 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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WP08 GUO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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