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LT08 XUS

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,587 mi
Last recorded116,587 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,587 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 116,587 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 114,823 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,217 miles

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

Underside covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2018 101,217 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underside covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,482 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight misshaped

Fail 17 Feb 2017 91,482 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight misshaped

Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,055 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,270 miles

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

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

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 XUS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUS, 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 XUS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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