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DV08 PYG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,137 mi
Last recorded99,137 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 PYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 99,137 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 99,137 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,750 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 76,544 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 76,462 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 51,337 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner treads.

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread.

Slight play in offside steering rack end.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 51,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front tyres worn on inner treads.

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner tread.

Slight play in offside steering rack end.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,676 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,281 miles

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,397 miles

n/s/r-o/s/f tyres have a nail in tread

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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DV08 PYG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DV08 PYG, 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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DV08 PYG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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