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SL58 KSO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,672 mi
Last recorded126,672 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 KSO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,672 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 126,672 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,553 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 117,553 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,584 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 101,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2015 77,242 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 77,242 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,484 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,623 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,501 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

front brake discs lipped

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 KSO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KSO, 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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SL58 KSO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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