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SK58 YRA

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,200 mi
Last recorded81,200 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 YRA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 81,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,505 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering lock inop. but has immobiliser fitted as standard equipment

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts wearing inside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not showing reinforcement

steering lock inop. but has an imobiliser as standard

Fail 20 Sep 2016 64,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts wearing inside edges (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not showing reinforcement

nearside handbrake cable hanging down

steering lock inop. but has an imobiliser as standard

Pass 2 Oct 2015 57,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 57,377 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported central hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,931 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

exhaust tailbox peeling

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,351 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 45,339 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,680 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,784 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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SK58 YRA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK58 YRA, 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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SK58 YRA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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