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DF08 MMA

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,041 mi
Last recorded97,041 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 MMA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 97,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 83,197 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2154517 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside front brake wear wire broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2016 83,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2154517 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2154517 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

nearside front brake wear wire broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

part of exhaust deteriorating

Fail 24 Jul 2015 70,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

part of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,971 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2013 53,876 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,581 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,428 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres worn to 3mm

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge 215/45/17

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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DF08 MMA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF08 MMA, 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 DF08 MMA registered?

DF08 MMA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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