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VL08 JJJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,054 mi
Last recorded67,054 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL08 JJJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 67,054 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 67,051 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,923 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 51,974 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 51,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,596 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)

exhaust hanger rubber broken

Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,153 miles

exhaust bracket at front broken, exhaust rubber broken at rear

Fail 13 Mar 2013 34,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust bracket at front broken, exhaust rubber broken at rear

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,714 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,533 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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VL08 JJJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VL08 JJJ, 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 VL08 JJJ registered?

VL08 JJJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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The MOT history for VL08 JJJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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