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LM08 NBY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,562 mi
Last recorded38,562 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 NBY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 38,562 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 33,038 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 28,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 25,483 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 21,902 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 18,652 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 15,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 12,855 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 9,464 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 9,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 5,699 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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LM08 NBY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LM08 NBY, 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 LM08 NBY registered?

LM08 NBY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LM08 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 NBY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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