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RV08 YWW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,537 mi
Last recorded158,537 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YWW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 158,537 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 158,537 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 139,969 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc in poor condition

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

slight blow at front of exhaust

Fail 19 Jul 2017 139,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,658 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 124,658 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,464 miles

slight play from exhaust manifold

Fail 31 Jul 2015 111,464 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 84,890 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,890 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 57,371 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,101 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 26,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,246 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 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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