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BD08 YZB

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

195,636 mi
Last recorded195,636 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YZB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 195,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 187,254 miles

coolant level low

corrosion in exhaust system

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Feb 2018 187,252 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

corrosion in exhaust system

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Jan 2017 153,517 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 124,738 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 97,074 miles

both rear tyres low on tread on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,094 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,798 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,084 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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BD08 YZB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD08 YZB, 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 BD08 YZB registered?

BD08 YZB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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