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DL57 MFV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,767 mi
Last recorded64,767 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 MFV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2023 64,767 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 61,819 miles

Offside Front Plastic inner wheel arch liner broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and support rubbers perished and split

Rear parking brake cable support brackets broken off

Pass 26 Mar 2021 60,179 miles

Offside Front Inner plastic wheel arch liner broken

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Parking brake outer cable under floor support brackets corroded off

Fail 24 Mar 2021 60,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45 ZR17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45 ZR17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner plastic wheel arch liner broken

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Parking brake outer cable under floor support brackets corroded off

Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45 R17 Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45 R17 Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 58,421 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45 R17 Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45 R17 Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,944 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 44,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,165 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 31,616 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,699 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,911 miles

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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DL57 MFV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL57 MFV, 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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DL57 MFV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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