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DV08 PYL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,438 mi
Last recorded135,438 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 PYL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 135,438 miles

wishbone bushes perished-inner rack arms slight play-both registration plate slightly deteriated-exhaust flexi deteriated-engine/gearbox mountings slightly deteriated-

Fail 17 Oct 2020 135,434 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Upper engine steady bush deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 131,652 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 131,652 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 124,188 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 124,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 115,480 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,534 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,345 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,045 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 49,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,107 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 44,024 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 35,386 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,943 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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DV08 PYL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV08 PYL, 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 PYL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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