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LT08 HWA

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,771 mi
Last recorded122,771 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 HWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 122,771 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,930 miles

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 17 Nov 2020 117,927 miles

Brake cable insecure nearside and offside (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 26 Sep 2019 107,598 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 107,597 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall chalked. 215.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall chalked, 215.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 96,547 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 74,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,600 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 65,585 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,277 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,942 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 41,931 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,681 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 21,923 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 May 2012 21,701 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2011 15,579 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 HWA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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