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RF57 WYR

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,373 mi
Last recorded209,373 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 WYR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 209,373 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 203,988 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 203,986 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 203,936 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 195,944 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 195,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 190,182 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 190,182 miles

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2017 179,485 miles

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 179,485 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 169,695 miles

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 169,323 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 148,528 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 147,632 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 143,134 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 130,005 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 129,999 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 110,837 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 110,837 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,099 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 90,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,985 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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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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