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ML08 FME

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,312 mi
Last recorded116,312 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FME
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 116,312 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 115,644 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 114,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 113,863 miles

Rear seat belts removed

Rear seats removed

Pass 15 Dec 2018 111,004 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 97,458 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 76,813 miles

Front shocker at n/s leaking oil

Front tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,603 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,832 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 59,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 42,926 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 33,001 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,419 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 FME is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FME, 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 ML08 FME registered?

ML08 FME is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for ML08 FME shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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