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SL58 FFP

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,522 mi
Last recorded136,522 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 FFP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 136,522 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 136,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 126,393 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 119,542 miles

Heatshield slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 119,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heatshield slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,022 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 109,904 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,632 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 101,562 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing insecure (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 91,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm has very slight movement in bush

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

both front tyres worn bald at inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2015 79,433 miles

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

exhaust hanger loose but system still supported

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,609 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 73,553 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,037 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,392 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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SL58 FFP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SL58 FFP, 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 SL58 FFP registered?

SL58 FFP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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