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L700 DUF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,706 mi
Last recorded56,706 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 DUF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 56,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 51,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,837 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 50,586 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 46,955 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 46,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 / 45 ZR17 91Y P Zero Nero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 5 Mar 2019 38,031 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 38,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 30,795 miles

Rear tyres cracked & worn on inner edges

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,164 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2015 21,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,981 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 12,294 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 11,031 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,732 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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L700 DUF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L700 DUF, 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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L700 DUF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 August 2008.

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