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NT08 DKU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,484 mi
Last recorded112,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 DKU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 112,484 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 102,569 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 96,031 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion to underside

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing on outer edges

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,773 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 93,771 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))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,450 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,447 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,362 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front plastic under try restricting component checks under car

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 70,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front plastic under try restricting component checks under car

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 50,128 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,042 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 36,155 miles

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

front rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2013 27,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NT08 DKU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NT08 DKU, 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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NT08 DKU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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