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LR58 EXO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,348 mi
Last recorded85,348 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 EXO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,348 miles

Central Front Exhaust heatshield rattling

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield rattling

Pass 6 Sep 2019 80,079 miles

Central Front Exhaust front pipe heat shield slightly insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 80,079 miles

Central Front Exhaust front pipe heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,080 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 70,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,015 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 68,008 miles

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

nearside front top suspension arm inner bushes slight movement

rear exhaust box starting to rust

Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,418 miles

Engine overheating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 63,418 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine overheating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2015 57,524 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn bald inside edge and on the min legal limit in centre, just passable

nearside rear tyre has damages to outer sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2014 51,824 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn bald inside edge and on the min legal limit in centre, just passable

nearside rear tyre has damages to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn thin

front brake pads worn thin

offisde front tyre worn low

Pass 11 Aug 2012 33,726 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 33,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 25,717 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 25,717 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 EXO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LR58 EXO, 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 EXO registered?

LR58 EXO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is LR58 EXO safe to buy?

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