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DE08 XCL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,387 mi
Last recorded97,387 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 XCL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 97,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,527 miles

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

nearside front upper suspension arm has slight play in bush

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,243 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 84,190 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 78,707 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,986 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both top bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray loose

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,974 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre cracks around tread

Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre cracks around tread

Fail 27 Jan 2015 61,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,472 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,149 miles

osf tyre out of shape.nsr tyre worn on inner edge.front os brake disc worn iner edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DE08 XCL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE08 XCL, 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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What year was DE08 XCL registered?

DE08 XCL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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