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MM08 YRF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,061 mi
Last recorded83,061 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 YRF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 83,061 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Also inner edge wear.) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Also inner edge wear.) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outerskin heavily corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 76,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Also inner edge wear.) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Also inner edge wear.) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer outerskin heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,997 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2019 74,980 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 73,074 miles

Nearside Front sunvisor drops down

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside sun visor does not fully stay up

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 70,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside sun visor does not fully stay up

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,063 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall

Nearside Front wiper small split

Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,280 miles

both handbrake cable boots split

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 7 Oct 2015 63,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both handbrake cable boots split

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,890 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 57,845 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,782 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,540 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 44,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,694 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 32,694 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 YRF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MM08 YRF, 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 MM08 YRF registered?

MM08 YRF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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