MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,663 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
front sub frame rusty
o/s/r hand brake cable poor and hand brake on limit
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
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
HID lights fitted
nearside inner CV boot slight grease leak
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)
Front wipers smearing.
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RV08 YXW safe to buy?
The MOT history for RV08 YXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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