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BD08 YYW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,363 mi
Last recorded101,363 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 101,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drive belt perished

Pass 7 May 2021 95,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 92,711 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to middle joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to middle joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,402 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 82,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,555 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 75,529 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,003 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,003 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2013 54,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlamp damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2012 42,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside headlamp damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,059 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 30,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise condition of front number plate

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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BD08 YYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD08 YYW, 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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BD08 YYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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