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LG58 KBJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,155 mi
Last recorded44,155 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 KBJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and rear and offside front tyre tread inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

engine warning lamp on

fuel filter/housing damp/wet

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,083 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 21 Oct 2016 40,082 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

front exhaust mount rubbers split

Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,956 miles

front exhaust rubber mounts split

Fail 25 Sep 2015 34,513 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle offside front outer door handle broken (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

front exhaust mount rubbers split

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,308 miles

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

nearside windscreen washer jet aim poor

Fail 13 Sep 2014 30,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside windscreen washer jet aim poor

Pass 3 Oct 2013 25,373 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounts split

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 30 Sep 2013 25,373 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine warning lamp on

exhaust rubber mounts split

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Sep 2012 19,820 miles

Both front rubber exhaust mounts starting to split

EML on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 14,572 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 14,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LG58 KBJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LG58 KBJ, 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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LG58 KBJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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