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WV08 CHD

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,328 mi
Last recorded102,328 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 CHD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 102,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 102,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,505 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 94,504 miles

Brake cable insecure handbrake cable hanging down under vehicle (1.1.15 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 90,616 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 90,609 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 87,496 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2017 84,954 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

headlamp deflectors fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 84,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre was manufactured in 2011

Nearside Rear tyre was manufactured in 2010

Offside Front tyre was manufactured in 2007

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre was manufactured in 2011

exhaust corroded

nearside bonnet stay insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2017 84,447 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed brake sensor wire (1.9.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted lower rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted lower front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted lower rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre was manufactured in 2011

Nearside Rear tyre was manufactured in 2010

Offside Front tyre was manufactured in 2007

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre was manufactured in 2011

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust corroded

exhaust has broken mounting (MOT requirements met at time of test)

nearside bonnet stay insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,411 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,311 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2014 54,248 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,563 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,420 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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WV08 CHD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV08 CHD, 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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WV08 CHD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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