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LT08 EFK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,263 mi
Last recorded140,263 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EFK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 140,263 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened has tape on lever but still working (1.1.15 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper and under tray damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play and knocking noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle works but has been taped up (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess has been cable tied in place (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play and knocking noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle works but has been taped up (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess I x point broken but still held up (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking on to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 140,263 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened has tape on lever but still working (1.1.15 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt missing behind seat (7.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper and under tray damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play and knocking noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle works but has been taped up (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess has been cable tied in place (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play and knocking noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door handle works but has been taped up (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess I x point broken but still held up (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking on to under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 130,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front door handle faulty

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (slight) (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,133 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 121,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 113,805 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,017 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 105,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2014 95,510 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 95,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,534 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 66,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 EFK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EFK, 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 EFK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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