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ND08 VKR

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,899 mi
Last recorded55,899 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 VKR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 55,899 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,206 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,337 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 51,337 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function spring seat failure, corrosion. (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm fouling spring. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,845 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,423 miles

both front tyres have cracks in treads

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2016 41,423 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres have cracks in treads

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,380 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,153 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,481 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,032 miles

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

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

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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ND08 VKR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ND08 VKR, 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 ND08 VKR registered?

ND08 VKR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is ND08 VKR safe to buy?

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