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H8 LXN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,901 mi
Last recorded125,901 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 LXN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 125,901 miles

all rear axle rubber bushes showing sign's of wear

Fail 18 Nov 2014 125,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has had a puncture repair to the sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2013 119,210 miles

hand brake has only just met effeiceny

Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,129 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 111,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,964 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Mar 2011 67,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads are about 60-70% worn.

o/s/f tyre has a differrent loading index 3 tyre,s 91W - 87W

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,703 miles

front pads are about 60-70% worn.

o/s/f tyre has a differrent loading index 3 tyre,s 91W - 87W

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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H8 LXN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H8 LXN, 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 H8 LXN registered?

H8 LXN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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