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LB08 FTZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,570 mi
Last recorded102,570 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FTZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,570 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 102,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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Pass 16 Jul 2014 89,355 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,586 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 44,742 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 44,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 FTZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FTZ, 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 LB08 FTZ registered?

LB08 FTZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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