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EF08 DRX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,615 mi
Last recorded104,615 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 104,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 103,419 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 103,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very near (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))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 99,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very near (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 24 Aug 2021 98,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,404 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,936 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower joint noisy

engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 87,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower joint noisy

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,553 miles

MIL light on

Pass 5 Dec 2016 70,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

engine mill light on

Fail 2 Dec 2016 70,223 miles

Emissions not tested due to split turbo hose causing excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

engine mill light on

Pass 4 Dec 2015 58,202 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 58,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 45,332 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,547 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,770 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,231 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,771 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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EF08 DRX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DRX, 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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EF08 DRX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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