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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front frame corroded
mil light on
rear tyres uneven tread
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front frame corroded
mil light on
rear tyres uneven tread
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
engine light on
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
mil light on
2 front and n/s/r brake discs have surface rust
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front door handle temporary repair
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine management warning light on
handbrake cable casings corroded/split
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front door handle temporary repair
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine management warning light on
handbrake cable casings corroded/split
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front outer door handle broken
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both handbrake cable outer casings split
both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner shoulders
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front outer door handle broken
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both handbrake cable outer casings split
both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner shoulders
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Sun visor cannot be stowed away
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Rear Both brake discs corroded
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Sun visor cannot be stowed away
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At limit on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Rear Both brake discs corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)
Front Both tyres wearing on inner shoulders
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Shoulder wearing uneavenly (4.1.E.1)
Front Both tyres wearing on inner shoulders
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Shoulder wearing uneavenly (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front tyres worn on edges
Cut in n/s front tyre outter sidewall
front brake discs scored
both front brake discs slightly pitted and scored
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OY08 MTF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 OY08 MTF, 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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OY08 MTF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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