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LE57 GXG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,122 mi
Last recorded74,122 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 GXG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 74,122 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 72,757 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2024 71,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,078 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,600 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted inside edge

Fail 6 Jun 2022 69,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2021 68,715 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 68,712 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective adjustment lock defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 68,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,138 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,296 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,629 miles

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

rear parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 30 Aug 2013 57,629 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,956 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LE57 GXG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 LE57 GXG, 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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LE57 GXG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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