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MM08 YPL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,464 mi
Last recorded63,464 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 YPL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 63,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 61,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,977 miles

Front Exhaust flexi slightly worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 53,637 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 49,723 miles

Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe slightly worn

Nearside Front rack arm has slight play

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2017 49,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Lower exhaust flexi pipe slightly worn

Nearside Front rack arm has slight play

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2016 46,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,575 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 41,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,407 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,850 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,468 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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MM08 YPL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MM08 YPL, 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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MM08 YPL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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