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DU08 HVD

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,042 mi
Last recorded126,042 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 HVD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 126,042 miles

1 element of centre stop light not working

1 exhaust rear box rubber broken

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

damage to nearside rear seat belt buckle

engine cover fitted

nearside windscreen chipped

rear coil springs corroded

sealable temporary fuel cap fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,217 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Oil leak ()

Washers weak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 118,263 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 118,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 113,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,432 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 91,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,244 miles

Engine under tray poor fit/damaged/cable tied up.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,736 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rearmost arm bent

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,255 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 38,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,045 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DU08 HVD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DU08 HVD, 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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DU08 HVD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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