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LG08 GPE

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,705 mi
Last recorded84,705 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 84,705 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 84,705 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 83,395 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 82,620 miles

Nearside Rear caliper slightly sticking

Pass 8 May 2017 77,619 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 77,611 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,708 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 72,708 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,329 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,359 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 62,359 miles

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

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

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

Washer jet angle of spray

Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,300 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 53,300 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,553 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,756 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 GPE 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 64.7%.

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 LG08 GPE, 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 GPE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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