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LG08 GPJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,991 mi
Last recorded53,991 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 53,991 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 41,280 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 40,877 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 40,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 40,659 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertray preventing some inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2019 40,544 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 38,246 miles

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 9 Jan 2017 37,366 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,862 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

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 29 Jan 2014 31,485 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,123 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,593 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 28,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,971 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 GPJ 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 93.8%.

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 GPJ, 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 LG08 GPJ registered?

LG08 GPJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LG08 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 GPJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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