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LP08 CEF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,503 mi
Last recorded88,503 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 CEF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 88,503 miles

EML IS ON

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper shock mounts, worn u/l

Fail 5 Mar 2018 88,493 miles

Nearside Lower Driver's seat insecure REAR BRACKET (6.2.A.1)

EML IS ON

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper shock mounts, worn u/l

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,295 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,250 miles

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding,not affecting performance at time of test.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2013 50,798 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 41,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads worn

front tyres near limit/bald inner edges

Fail 26 Jul 2011 32,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,895 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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LP08 CEF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LP08 CEF, 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 LP08 CEF registered?

LP08 CEF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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