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RV08 YWG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,556 mi
Last recorded73,556 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YWG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,556 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,419 miles

exhaust in a poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2021 67,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,984 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 55,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 46,870 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,622 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,736 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 34,734 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,675 miles

Child seat fitted at the time of test unable to check some components

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

Offside Rear Handbrake cable outer rusted and damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,219 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall (not exposing any chord)

front discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,000 miles

N/s/r tyre on limit recomend replacement a.s.a.p.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,757 miles

tested wet

Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,114 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 YWG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWG, 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 RV08 YWG registered?

RV08 YWG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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