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LT08 EFZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,663 mi
Last recorded73,663 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EFZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 73,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,557 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 68,555 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected caliper seized (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected caliper seized (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door handle missing

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,516 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 66,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,425 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 64,425 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,539 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,499 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 58,511 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 58,511 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc shields corroded and touching rear discs

low oil

Pass 22 May 2017 53,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 22 May 2017 53,819 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 49,258 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 44,183 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 38,574 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 38,574 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

gear change seizing up

Pass 26 Jun 2012 28,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,171 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 EFZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EFZ, 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 EFZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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