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DS08 JVF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,009 mi
Last recorded41,009 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 JVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 41,009 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 41,009 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexible pipe minor blow (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust rear box getting in poor condition

nearside rear handbrake mounting rubber snapt

strong advise nearside front tyre worn on both edges & small split on inner sidewall

strong advise nearside sill corroded & weak but not holed

Pass 2 Jul 2016 36,300 miles

all four tyres cracking

both front tyres wearing unevenly

exhaust front flexi section deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2015 33,133 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 30,321 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 26,982 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,300 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 13,334 miles

n/s rear silencer mounting split

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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DS08 JVF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DS08 JVF, 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 DS08 JVF registered?

DS08 JVF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for DS08 JVF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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