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LG08 GNF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,237 mi
Last recorded171,237 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 GNF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 171,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel may need adjustment

Pass 9 Mar 2019 158,520 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 158,159 miles

Windscreen washer not working pipe split osr of bonnet (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 131,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 141,197 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 124,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 112,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,793 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 103,793 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

*** O/S/F DOOR HANDLE IN POOR CONDITION ***

**** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = ***O/S/F = 2.0MM*** , N/S/F = 3.0MM** , O/S/R & N/S/R = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,494 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,601 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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LG08 GNF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LG08 GNF, 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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LG08 GNF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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