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OY57 UAX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,731 mi
Last recorded102,731 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 UAX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 102,731 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 102,731 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside head lamp image

Fail 12 Apr 2019 94,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside head lamp image

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,615 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 76,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged,(not showing cords)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 56,835 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged,(not showing cords)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,214 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,956 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front discs worn inside face

sidewall slight damage both front tyres

Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,925 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,964 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,609 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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OY57 UAX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY57 UAX, 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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OY57 UAX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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