MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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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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