2008 Alfa Romeo 147 · 1,525 MOT tests
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 reliability
2008 Alfa Romeo 147s fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 147 years (1,525 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo 147s: 44.7%)
- 44.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Alfa Romeo 147s: 44.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 99,422
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,525
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.1% of tests fail here (71% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.1%
- Lights and electrics17.2%
- Brakes14.2%
- Tyres10.4%
- Body, chassis and structure10.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 8.07%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.38%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.54%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.21%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.15%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.13%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.97%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.95%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.23%)
Other years
Every Alfa Romeo 147 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 reliable?
2008 Alfa Romeo 147s fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 147 years (1,525 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (8.07% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (5.38% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 shows 99,422 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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