MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust in very poor condition and blowing slightly
nearside rear light lens broken
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
exhaust in very poor condition and blowing slightly
nearside rear light lens broken
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
front brake disc in poor condition
n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge
slight blow at front of exhaust
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
exhaust system corroded
front brake disc in poor condition
n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge
slight blow at front of exhaust
both rear tyres just legal and perishing
front offside tyre just legal
offside outer handle in very poor condition
rear brake discs corroded and worn
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre rear (5.2.5b)
both rear tyres just legal and perishing
front offside tyre just legal
offside outer handle in very poor condition
rear brake discs corroded and worn
slight play from exhaust manifold
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play from exhaust manifold
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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RV08 YWW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 YWW, 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 YWW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 June 2008.
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