MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear number plate deteriorating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust (back box) corroded
exhaust heat shield loose
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight broken (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust (back box) corroded
exhaust heat shield loose
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust outer cover corroded
ALL Brake hoses showing age related deterioration to them
Both number plates deteriorated
Front BOTH Tyres wearing low on tread, and unevenly on edges
Front Exhaust flexi section blowing slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose location point, on strut missing, but not fouling
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath its protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm in very badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath its protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing low on tread and unevenly on edges ()
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded, on outer skins
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ALL Brake hoses showing age related deterioration to them
Both number plates deteriorated
Front BOTH Tyres wearing low on tread, and unevenly on edges
Front Exhaust flexi section blowing slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose location point, on strut missing, but not fouling
Nearside Front Sidelight flickers slightly, on operation
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath its protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm in very badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Beneath its protective paint (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing low on tread and unevenly on edges ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded, on outer skins
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
All offside front suspension components covered in oil, possibly from previous oil leak
All tyres heavily worn and stepping on inner edges
Engine undertray hanging down a bit
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint some lift in joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All offside front suspension components covered in oil, possibly from previous oil leak
All tyres heavily worn and stepping on inner edges
Engine undertray hanging down a bit
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint some lift in joint (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres worn very unevenly on inner edges
Engine undertray broken and hanging off
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush in trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure so it touches suspension components on steering lock (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect looks like bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
Both rear tyres worn very unevenly on inner edges
Engine undertray broken and hanging off
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush in trailing arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre bald on inner edge and outer edge.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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RF57 WYR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RF57 WYR, 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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RF57 WYR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 January 2008.
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