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DA08 YCB

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,885 mi
Last recorded104,885 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 YCB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 104,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 95,051 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 83,346 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2015 71,945 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2014 63,866 miles

o/s/r tyre's outer sidewall damaged

Fail 7 May 2014 63,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre's outer sidewall damaged

Pass 4 May 2013 53,321 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2013 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,575 miles

rear pads low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,244 miles

rear pads getting low 2/3mm

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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DA08 YCB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA08 YCB, 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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DA08 YCB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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