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RV08 YXW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,663 mi
Last recorded80,663 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YXW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,663 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 80,661 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,355 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 75,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper wishbone bush(marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (marked in yellow) rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper wishbone bush(marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (marked in yellow) rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 65,551 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front sub frame rusty

o/s/r hand brake cable poor and hand brake on limit

Fail 1 May 2019 82,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

front sub frame rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2018 53,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish

offside rear brake disc looks like it has got hot

Pass 14 Feb 2017 37,796 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 29,736 miles

HID lights fitted

nearside inner CV boot slight grease leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 19,735 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 16,590 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,867 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 YXW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

RV08 YXW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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