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SM08 DKF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,089 mi
Last recorded112,089 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 DKF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 112,089 miles

both front seat backs do not tip fwd/ secure in upright position

Fail 26 Aug 2024 112,088 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket between manifold and down pipe / cat assy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front seat backs do not tip fwd/ secure in upright position

Pass 5 Jun 2020 109,873 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 100,683 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,556 miles

Nearside Rear 2 screws in tyre

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 83,509 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear 2 screws in tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 67,769 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 54,444 miles

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

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

passengers seat not tilting

Fail 22 May 2015 54,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust rubber moun tings perrished

Pass 30 May 2014 41,093 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,658 miles

brakes worn

handbrake cables poor

slight play in rear strut top mounts

Pass 13 Apr 2013 32,865 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 32,865 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,248 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 18,032 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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SM08 DKF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM08 DKF, 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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SM08 DKF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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