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HN57 YGC

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,483 mi
Last recorded116,483 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 YGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 116,483 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 116,483 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 109,510 miles

Nearside Front intercooler mounts corroded

Rear heat shield loose

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,287 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 95,209 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear hand brake cable in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,195 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 74,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2012 63,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 63,117 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,131 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 43,131 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 33,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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HN57 YGC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HN57 YGC, 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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HN57 YGC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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