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ML08 FMM

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,629 mi
Last recorded90,629 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FMM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 90,629 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 83,551 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,660 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 76,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 70,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 64,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,238 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 61,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust front pipe corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 14 Apr 2017 59,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper worn

Fail 14 Apr 2017 59,219 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper worn

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,978 miles

Exhaust back box corroded (not blowing)

Nearside front door handle faulty

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer shoulder

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 May 2014 46,750 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 39,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,491 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 24,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 FMM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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The MOT history for ML08 FMM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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