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DV08 NBO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,378 mi
Last recorded94,378 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 NBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 94,378 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 94,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,566 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 69,837 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,501 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,477 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 64,517 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,919 miles

small chip in screen.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,126 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 36,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear wiper blade required

Pass 12 May 2011 31,740 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2011 31,740 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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DV08 NBO 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 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 DV08 NBO, 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 DV08 NBO registered?

DV08 NBO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is DV08 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 NBO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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