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RV08 WYK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,951 mi
Last recorded152,951 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WYK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,951 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 152,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 151,969 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 147,985 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 138,235 miles

Age related surface corrosion to front sub-frame assembly

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 138,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related surface corrosion to front sub-frame assembly

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 128,740 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 128,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 108,417 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,254 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 70,285 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,958 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 54,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,914 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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RV08 WYK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV08 WYK, 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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RV08 WYK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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