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RV08 WYZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,615 mi
Last recorded105,615 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WYZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 105,615 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 105,615 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords being exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant level low

Pass 20 Jan 2021 100,793 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,930 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 90,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly, (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple lumps inner edge, 215 45 17, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 77,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MISS SHAPED INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MISS SHAPED INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 77,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MISS SHAPED INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm BALD INNER CLOSE TO CORD EXPOSURE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MISS SHAPED INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,468 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 63,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,188 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 54,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jul 2015 50,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,747 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 47,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre feathered

Fail 5 Sep 2012 37,082 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre feathered

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 WYZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 RV08 WYZ, 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 WYZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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