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LB08 FTT

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,616 mi
Last recorded90,616 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FTT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 90,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 90,614 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,219 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres worn very low on edges

both rear tyres worn low

buckle to nearside front road wheel

corrosion to rear exhaust

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

offside front fog light not working

play in nearside front upper suspension arm bushes

play in nearside rear radius arm bush

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jul 2021 63,690 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Coolant leak

Offside front fog light not working

Parking brake cables dust covers perished

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2021 63,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing low

Coolant leak

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

Offside front fog light not working

Parking brake cables dust covers perished

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside tyres inside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

The front & rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front drivers outside door handle insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside front tyres inside edges worn (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 53,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front drivers outside door handle insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside front tyres inside edges worn (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,956 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 49,956 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,974 miles

Offside front exhaust rubber mounting split

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 22 Jul 2014 41,962 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front exhaust rubber mounting split

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,989 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 31,989 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,175 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 15,175 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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LB08 FTT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 LB08 FTT, 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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LB08 FTT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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