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DS57 OTA

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 OTA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 105,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,135 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 89,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 79,074 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,929 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 70,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,493 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,193 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,752 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 50,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,626 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 21,731 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 21,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DS57 OTA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS57 OTA, 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 DS57 OTA registered?

DS57 OTA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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