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WP08 RLZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,701 mi
Last recorded141,701 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 RLZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 141,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 141,686 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriated

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil filter damaged

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,168 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 141,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 21 Nov 2021 131,988 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 124,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,281 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 118,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 115,807 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 107,382 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 99,832 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2016 99,832 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,111 miles

Insecure front undertray removed for safety

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

Nearside front tyre has multiple cuts and scrapes.

Nearside rear tyre perished and very cracked, replacement strongly advised.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front tyre sidewall scuffed and perished.

Offside rear tyre perished and very cracked, replacement strongly advised.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,110 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Insecure front undertray removed for safety

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

Nearside rear tyre perished and very cracked, replacement strongly advised.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre perished and very cracked, replacement strongly advised.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,894 miles

wipers smear

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,876 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 64,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 64,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 48,076 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2011 24,866 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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WP08 RLZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WP08 RLZ, 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 RLZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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