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RE08 NHC

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,180 mi
Last recorded59,180 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 NHC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,180 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer door handle faulty

Nearside headlamp fixing broken

Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,180 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer door handle faulty

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside headlamp fixing broken

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,697 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 55,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,011 miles

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

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

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

damage to bonnet (doesn't sit flush/close down on sides properly)

unable to open boot at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,990 miles

lift/wear in both rear shocker top mounts

Fail 1 Mar 2016 46,990 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

lift/wear in both rear shocker top mounts

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,909 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 39,909 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 32,175 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 32,175 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge(replacement recomended)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,386 miles

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

both parking brake cables outer casing split

catalytic converter securing bracket broken

Fail 30 Mar 2012 22,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both parking brake cables outer casing split

catalytic converter securing bracket broken

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,510 miles

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

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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RE08 NHC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE08 NHC, 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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RE08 NHC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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