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MJ08 YAO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,501 mi
Last recorded82,501 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 YAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,501 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in side wall

Offside Front Upper suspension arm has slight play in bush

eml light on

Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,720 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 65,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (arm marked with yellow chalk) (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,490 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,930 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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MJ08 YAO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ08 YAO, 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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What year was MJ08 YAO registered?

MJ08 YAO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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