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ML08 FMX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,676 mi
Last recorded64,676 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 FMX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 60,532 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 60,531 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,624 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition..

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 51,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45R17 91W (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs in poor condition..

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,979 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 41,937 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,935 miles

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

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,320 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,991 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 16,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FMX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FMX, 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 FMX registered?

ML08 FMX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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