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LG08 GPU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,212 mi
Last recorded57,212 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 GPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 57,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 57,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front [215/45 r17] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear [215/45 r17] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,370 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi joint starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 31,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust front pipe flexi joint starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 30,150 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,535 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 25,535 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,637 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 19,767 miles

engine oil was low

Pass 9 May 2013 18,041 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 14,816 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 11,064 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s wiper smearing slightly

oil leak at gearbox

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 GPU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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