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RV08 YWT

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,441 mi
Last recorded156,441 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YWT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 156,441 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 154,202 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 144,951 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 133,635 miles

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)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 133,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 123,708 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perishing, small nail in tread also

Pass 20 Aug 2015 113,330 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 113,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished.

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,078 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,216 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,845 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,915 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,621 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 YWT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RV08 YWT, 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 YWT registered?

RV08 YWT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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