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AU08 WYF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,195 mi
Last recorded74,195 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 WYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 74,195 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 70,810 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 70,809 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 68,931 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 68,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 May 2017 67,265 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,641 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,354 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,601 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,974 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,964 miles

front pads getting low inner side

rear tyres on 3mm

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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AU08 WYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU08 WYF, 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 AU08 WYF registered?

AU08 WYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AU08 WYF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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