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RJ08 YEL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,019 mi
Last recorded119,019 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 119,019 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 106,087 miles

n/s/f outer door handle weak

play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 3 Oct 2018 106,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f outer door handle weak

play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,788 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 96,783 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,533 miles

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/r tyre worn to excess and perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,839 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres worn to excess on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2015 75,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,812 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,330 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,842 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 42,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres worn

rear tyres worn

Fail 7 Sep 2011 30,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres worn

rear tyres worn

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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RJ08 YEL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ08 YEL, 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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RJ08 YEL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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