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VN08 ADO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,105 mi
Last recorded62,105 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ADO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,105 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 62,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,325 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,827 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 37,823 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,346 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 23,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VN08 ADO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VN08 ADO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN08 ADO registered?

VN08 ADO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 ADO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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