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NU08 YEX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,390 mi
Last recorded75,390 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 YEX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 75,390 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 75,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 75,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,076 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2024 74,076 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2023 71,800 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 71,798 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,542 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Fail 20 Dec 2022 69,542 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2021 66,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise backbox exhaust outer casing corroded

advise under-body covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2021 66,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise backbox exhaust outer casing corroded

advise under-body covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 64,878 miles

exhaust corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2020 64,878 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corrosion

Pass 17 May 2019 61,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2019 61,471 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,736 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 59,728 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 56,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 56,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 53,743 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 53,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 48,812 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 48,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 23 May 2014 44,116 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 39,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 34,551 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,126 miles

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

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

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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NU08 YEX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NU08 YEX, 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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NU08 YEX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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