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LT08 EFE

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,206 mi
Last recorded118,206 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,206 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 118,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,028 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Front and rear brake pads are 50% worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion bumper mounting rusted (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion bumper mounting rusted (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 80,343 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 68,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight handbrake side movement

slight play o/s rear suspension leg top bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,898 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 58,898 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 45,411 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,310 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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LT08 EFE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT08 EFE, 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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LT08 EFE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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