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LG08 ZZR

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,108 mi
Last recorded100,108 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 100,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear handbrake cable insecure.

Fail 16 Dec 2025 100,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear handbrake cable insecure.

Pass 27 Dec 2024 92,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 92,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 90,385 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,041 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,390 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 73,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 64,634 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 57,041 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,478 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,229 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyre treads low

Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,379 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,113 miles

Front brake discs worn/pitted on inside edges

O/s/r brake pads appear appear low

Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,396 miles

front discs rusting/worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,527 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,283 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 15,282 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

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 ZZR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG08 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

LG08 ZZR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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