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LT08 HXV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,555 mi
Last recorded132,555 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,555 miles

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,783 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2023 128,780 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside outer sill in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,617 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 119,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 119,730 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,826 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 112,422 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,618 miles

offside parking brake only just met limit

Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,078 miles

offside parking brake effort only just met limits

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2016 93,702 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 83,418 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 83,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,229 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 69,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brakes showing signs of getting hot

Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 46,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 42,161 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 HXV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HXV, 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 HXV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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