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DV08 PYU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,058 mi
Last recorded112,058 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 PYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 112,058 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,093 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,741 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,440 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 92,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,630 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,629 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,057 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades worn

Fail 1 Jun 2013 54,414 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,479 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 47,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,200 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 PYU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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