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PX08 LXP

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,798 mi
Last recorded85,798 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 LXP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,798 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,280 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf upper arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant levl low

Pass 1 May 2018 70,200 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 68,638 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,841 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 63,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 57,436 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 May 2014 57,436 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2013 47,525 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 10 May 2012 41,605 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 34,382 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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PX08 LXP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PX08 LXP, 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 PX08 LXP registered?

PX08 LXP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is PX08 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 LXP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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