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RJ08 YFN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

154,042 mi
Last recorded154,042 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YFN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 154,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 152,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 147,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 130,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 114,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 112,131 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 112,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,939 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 104,369 miles

both front tyre's wearing inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,229 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges-borderline

Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,561 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 76,533 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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RJ08 YFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RJ08 YFN, 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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What year was RJ08 YFN registered?

RJ08 YFN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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