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EF08 DPX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,080 mi
Last recorded96,080 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DPX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 96,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator leaking

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 78,503 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 72,233 miles

Rear both tyres becoming low on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm - 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 52,714 miles

low fuel light on

Fail 26 May 2017 52,295 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

low fuel light on

Pass 6 May 2016 47,444 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 37,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 33,023 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 28,131 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,720 miles

front brake discs heavy rust inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs inner surface in poor condition

One exhaust hanger broken

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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EF08 DPX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EF08 DPX, 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 EF08 DPX registered?

EF08 DPX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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The MOT history for EF08 DPX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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