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DY08 NKL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,322 mi
Last recorded48,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 NKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,322 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 48,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin badly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 36,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre pressure very low

Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,522 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure very low

Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 19,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DY08 NKL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DY08 NKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY08 NKL registered?

DY08 NKL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is DY08 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 NKL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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