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OY08 MVX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,044 mi
Last recorded76,044 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 MVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 76,044 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,214 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 68,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,576 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,576 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,576 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,576 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,643 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,724 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 48,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,609 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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OY08 MVX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MVX, 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 OY08 MVX registered?

OY08 MVX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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