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LR58 EXK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,273 mi
Last recorded140,273 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 EXK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 140,273 miles

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 136,886 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 134,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 134,229 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 132,601 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 132,588 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 130,701 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 106,842 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 91,245 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s sun visor will not sfay in stowed position

small split o/s/r tyre inside wall

Fail 5 Feb 2015 74,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s sun visor will not sfay in stowed position

small split o/s/r tyre inside wall

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,094 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 62,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack & perish

nearside rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Fail 8 Nov 2012 41,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,155 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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LR58 EXK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR58 EXK, 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 LR58 EXK registered?

LR58 EXK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is LR58 EXK safe to buy?

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