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LT08 HXB

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,646 mi
Last recorded94,646 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 HXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,646 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 94,645 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 80,810 miles

O/s park brake only just met efficiency

Fail 8 Aug 2018 80,810 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s park brake only just met efficiency

Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,686 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 47,868 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,729 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,709 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 37,708 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,617 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,462 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 HXB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HXB, 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 HXB registered?

LT08 HXB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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