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DY58 EWL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,052 mi
Last recorded199,052 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 EWL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 199,052 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 170,767 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 170,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 139,687 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 108,475 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 108,473 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 77,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 77,294 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 51,405 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 51,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,197 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s upper ball joint dust cover seperated from housing but preventing dirt ingress

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,645 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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DY58 EWL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY58 EWL, 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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DY58 EWL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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