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LB08 LLR

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,486 mi
Last recorded79,486 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 LLR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,486 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s front seat does not tilt forward.

Fail 6 Aug 2020 79,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s front seat does not tilt forward.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 73,243 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 73,242 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 50,854 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,770 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Number plate damaged but still secure and not likely to be misread

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,405 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

covers and undertrays fitted

front number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,636 miles

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre cracking up

rear wiper worn

under tray covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,622 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 19,432 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 19,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,000 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 16,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 10,814 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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LB08 LLR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LLR, 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 LLR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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