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FB57 LPU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,925 mi
Last recorded77,925 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 LPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,896 miles

Minor crack in middle of windscreen

Rear exahust silencer slightly loose

Fail 5 Oct 2020 67,895 miles

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 64,817 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box bracket damage (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper split

Fail 11 Oct 2019 64,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box bracket damage (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,390 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

discs corroded all round

inside mirror missing

Fail 11 Sep 2018 61,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

discs corroded all round

inside mirror missing

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,929 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 57,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe damage (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,657 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 49,657 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,051 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 34,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,702 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 32,702 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 26,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,438 miles

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

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

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

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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FB57 LPU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FB57 LPU, 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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FB57 LPU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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