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FP08 RPO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,253 mi
Last recorded100,253 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 RPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 100,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 100,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,920 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 81,982 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 81,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 71,727 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 71,052 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,264 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside door outer handle loose

rear screen wash not working

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,884 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 46,884 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FP08 RPO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP08 RPO, 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 FP08 RPO registered?

FP08 RPO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is FP08 RPO safe to buy?

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