MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake disc starting to deteriorate
Play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake disc starting to deteriorate
Play in steering rack inner joints
Offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
passenger airbag disabled
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust heat shield insecure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
passenger seat airbag warning lamp lit
undertrays fitted obscuring testable items
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear inner tyre sidewall damaged
passenger seat airbag warning lamp lit
undertrays fitted obscuring testable items
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RV08 YXO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YXO, 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 YXO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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