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AY58 WTV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,465 mi
Last recorded140,465 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 WTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 140,465 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 128,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 128,402 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 115,258 miles

1.slight blow on front exhaust 2.both front tyres worn on inner edges 3.rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 115,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.slight blow on front exhaust 2.both front tyres worn on inner edges 3.rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 101,432 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 101,431 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,368 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 60,182 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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AY58 WTV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 AY58 WTV, 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 AY58 WTV registered?

AY58 WTV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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