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MT08 NPC

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 NPC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 69,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 63,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 60,358 miles

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,556 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 54,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,051 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,149 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 46,149 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 40,718 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2011 21,243 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MT08 NPC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT08 NPC, 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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MT08 NPC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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