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VN08 AEC

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,000 mi
Last recorded109,000 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 AEC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,000 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,319 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 93,319 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 89,213 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,121 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded but not blowing and supported ok

Fail 2 May 2013 75,615 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 75,615 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,847 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 43,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 AEC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN08 AEC, 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 VN08 AEC registered?

VN08 AEC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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