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OE57 FOF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,454 mi
Last recorded113,454 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 FOF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,454 miles

.Exhaust shield loose .Loose wire n/s/f .lower vehicle quite muddy

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 113,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

.Exhaust shield loose .Loose wire n/s/f .lower vehicle quite muddy

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 95,574 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 95,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 90,521 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 90,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,072 miles

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

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

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

front brake pad warning wire broken

offsidefront tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Dec 2011 78,605 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

fuel filter damp

Fail 27 Dec 2011 78,605 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

fuel filter damp

Pass 8 Jan 2011 58,340 miles

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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OE57 FOF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OE57 FOF, 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 OE57 FOF registered?

OE57 FOF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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