T8 - ALFA ROMEO 147
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 20 days ago
The Alfa Romeo 147, often referred to simply as the 147, is a compact hatchback that exemplifies Italian design and engineering. Manufactured by Alfa Romeo from 2000 to 2010, this model is renowned for its sporty handling and distinctive styling. As part of Alfa Romeo’s rich automotive heritage, the 147 features a range of petrol and diesel engines, offering a blend of performance and efficiency. Its lightweight construction and agile chassis make it a popular choice among driving enthusiasts. The 147’s unique combination of Italian flair and practical features has cemented its place in the compact car segment, appealing to those seeking a stylish yet functional vehicle.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
This is a 2002 Alfa Romeo 147, registration T8, first registered in September 2002. The vehicle has a green exterior and is powered by a 1598cc petrol engine, emitting approximately 194 g/km of CO2. It is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 23 September 2024 and valid until 22 September 2025. The car has recorded a mileage of 161,265 miles. The MOT included advisories such as minor corrosion on the vehicle structure, worn front inner brake discs, corroded rear brake pipes, and an oil leak. Additionally, there are minor issues with the exhaust system and a damaged windscreen that does not impair driver visibility. No serious mechanical faults or dangerous conditions were noted.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 23 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,265 mi
Expires: 22 September 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 06 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 157,003 mi
Expires: 21 September 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 05 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 156,997 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 06 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,412 mi
Expires: 21 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 06 September 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,409 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Exhaust silencer likely to become detached all rubbers (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 22 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,269 mi
Expires: 21 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Exhaust mounting defective rubbers splitting & perished (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 17 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,866 mi
Expires: 21 September 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 16 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 143,864 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- Major Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 10 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,228 mi
Expires: 21 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 09 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,225 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low and worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 17 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,989 mi
Expires: 21 September 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 19 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,625 mi
Expires: 21 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 18 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,620 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 22 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,765 mi
Expires: 21 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Wiper blades in poor condition
- Advisory Both rear handbrake cables insecure
Failed - 12 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,762 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Wiper blades in poor condition
- Advisory Both rear handbrake cables insecure
Passed - 07 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,776 mi
Expires: 09 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint is worn (2.2.B.1f)
Failed - 07 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,773 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint is worn (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 08 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,179 mi
Expires: 09 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 01 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,780 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 03 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,905 mi
Expires: 09 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 03 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,904 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 29 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,509 mi
Expires: 09 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 16 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,227 mi
Expires: 09 September 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 10 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,684 mi
Expires: 09 September 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed - 28 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 68,231 mi
Expires: 29 August 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 29 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,370 mi
Expires: 29 August 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed - 28 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,967 mi
Expires: 29 August 2008
Passed - 24 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,186 mi
Expires: 29 August 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for T8?
The MOT expires on 22 September 2025.
What is the tax status of T8?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.
What are the specifications of T8?
This is a 2002 ALFA ROMEO 147 in Green. It runs on Petrol with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of T8?
This vehicle produces 194 g/km of CO2 emissions.