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NL58 YDO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,561 mi
Last recorded114,561 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 YDO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 114,561 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 111,415 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Gear box oil leaks.

N/S/R Tyre perished/split.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber/strut upper mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S Park brake low effort.

O/S/R Brake binding.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber/strut upper mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Rear exhaust hanger missing.

Screen wash faulty/leaking.

Fail 27 Jul 2023 111,415 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Gear box oil leaks.

N/S/R Tyre perished/split.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber/strut upper mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S Park brake low effort.

O/S/R Brake binding.

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber/strut upper mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Rear exhaust hanger missing.

Screen wash faulty/leaking.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 May 2023 111,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached wishbone, rear bolts - as marked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached wishbone, rear bolts - as marked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside park brake lower effort

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 108,070 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,528 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,417 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 72,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,462 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 60,462 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 55,210 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyrea worn on inner edges

oil leak from front of valve gear cover area

Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,210 miles

both front tyrea worn on inner edges

oil leak from front of valve gear cover area

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,248 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,245 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,334 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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NL58 YDO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL58 YDO, 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 NL58 YDO registered?

NL58 YDO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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