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ML08 FLA

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,882 mi
Last recorded82,882 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FLA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint slight leak, deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator slight interference (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small discharge of grease from hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 82,882 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge scrubbed to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint slight leak, deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator slight interference (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small discharge of grease from hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,821 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,371 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,099 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 30 Mar 2015 47,099 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,927 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,353 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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ML08 FLA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML08 FLA, 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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ML08 FLA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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