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LT08 EFJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,936 mi
Last recorded66,936 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EFJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,936 miles

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

advise ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

advise center rear seat belt has not been inspected due to buckle trapped under child seat

advise n/s/r adult seat belt has not been inspected due to child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

advise center rear seat belt has not been inspected due to buckle trapped under child seat

advise n/s/r adult seat belt has not been inspected due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,909 miles

advise EML engine management light on indicating a system fault

advise drive seat does not drop forward the seat is locked in the upright postion

Fail 1 Mar 2013 52,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise EML engine management light on indicating a system fault

advise drive seat does not drop forward the seat is locked in the upright postion

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,668 miles

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 18 Feb 2011 30,499 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 EFJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT08 EFJ, 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 LT08 EFJ registered?

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

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