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RV08 LLU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,507 mi
Last recorded135,507 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 LLU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 135,507 miles

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 15 Aug 2018 135,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Oct 2017 126,613 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2017 126,613 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 115,704 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 105,082 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 105,080 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 95,054 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 95,054 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 88,335 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 May 2014 88,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,653 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,774 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 51,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,201 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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RV08 LLU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV08 LLU, 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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RV08 LLU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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