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SM08 LCL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,336 mi
Last recorded103,336 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 LCL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 103,336 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,843 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,870 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 53,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 45,741 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 6 May 2013 45,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 11 May 2012 33,585 miles

nearside front tyre has cracking to sidewall

Fail 11 May 2012 33,577 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cracking to sidewall

Pass 4 May 2011 27,610 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)

nearside front tyre worn on both sides

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 LCL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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