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OY08 MXA

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,165 mi
Last recorded91,165 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 MXA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside handbrake cable mounting broken but still secure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 91,165 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside handbrake cable mounting broken but still secure

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 81,383 miles

both front tyres are worn

Fail 27 Jan 2018 81,383 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn

Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,485 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,386 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,386 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 64,936 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 57,088 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 48,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 48,606 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 40,013 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 40,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 29,604 miles

Nearside Rear 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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OY08 MXA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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