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RV08 YYF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,512 mi
Last recorded97,512 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 97,512 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 93,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2024 89,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 89,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 84,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 76,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,839 miles

Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,363 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 69,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,695 miles

Child Seat Fitted At Time Of Test

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

Rear Rear Exhaust Rubbers Worn

Fail 18 Apr 2017 63,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Valve stem seriously damaged N/S/R & O/S/R (4.1.D.1e)

Child Seat Fitted At Time Of Test

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

Rear Rear Exhaust Rubbers Worn

Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,137 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,834 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 YYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YYF, 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 YYF registered?

RV08 YYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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