Alfa romeo 147 - 2008
327.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Alfa romeo 147, model year 2008.
Sample size: 381 cars, 812 tests and 2,658 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 381 cars
The 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has an overall defect rate of 327 defects per 100 vehicles, which is slightly better than the average for its year at 337 defects per 100 vehicles. Notably, it performs exceptionally well in the steering category, with a defect rate that is 21.6% lower than the average, and in lights and electrics, where it is 43.1% better. However, it shows higher issues in body and structure defects, with a rate of 68.7%, significantly worse than the average of 49.4%. Additionally, the model's defect rates increase with mileage, especially beyond 93,000 miles, indicating a trend of more frequent issues as the vehicle ages.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 381 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 8.2% better
122.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 23.3% better
13.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 1.6% better
24.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 44.1% better
51.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 1.1% worse
313.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▼ 33.9% worse
68.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 61.4% worse
16.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 5.8% worse
43.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 285
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 230
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 222
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 123
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 123
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 113
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 104
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 96
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 96
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 123
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 37
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 17