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SN58 LSY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,268 mi
Last recorded68,268 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 LSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 68,268 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 68,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 54,339 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2022 54,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 45,789 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,772 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 43,576 miles

both front lower suspension arms have play/wear in ball joints/bushes, suspect o/s/f lower arm creaking

bracket on exhaust cat corroded and weak

n/s front seat back secure and not folding

slight deterioration on front brake discs

Fail 21 May 2019 43,574 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut likely to fail spring pan corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet catch slightly siezed

both front lower suspension arms have play/wear in ball joints/bushes, suspect o/s/f lower arm creaking

bracket on exhaust cat corroded and weak

exhaust heatshield at hand brake slightly loose (broken bolt) and clips on fuel tank shield corroded away

handbrake cables deteriorated

n/s front seat back secure and not folding

slight deterioration on front brake discs

Pass 31 May 2018 41,763 miles

Nearside Front seat back wont fold forward

Fail 31 May 2018 41,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front seat back wont fold forward

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall advise new tyre

Pass 24 May 2017 39,491 miles

Nearside Front seat back does not fold down

Nearside Front sun visor falls down

Offside Rear tread has cracks in them starting to lift up

Fail 24 May 2017 39,490 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front seat back does not fold down

Nearside Front sun visor falls down

Offside Rear tread has cracks in them starting to lift up

Pass 17 May 2016 35,609 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 31,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 31,709 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 28,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,052 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 25,048 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 20,852 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 20,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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)

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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SN58 LSY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SN58 LSY, 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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SN58 LSY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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