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SP08 VYK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,759 mi
Last recorded107,759 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 VYK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 107,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2021 107,759 miles

Brake cable insecure both parking brake cables (1.1.15 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2020 102,028 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 102,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 100,227 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 100,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level low in expansion bottle

Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,535 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 98,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has only just passed and early replacement is advised (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has only just passed and early replacement is advised (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 94,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has only just passed and early replacement is advised (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has only just passed and early replacement is advised (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 94,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

front discs are worn but function as required but early renewal is advised

Fail 13 Jan 2017 94,171 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

front discs are worn but function as required but early renewal is advised

rear view mirror missing

Nearside n/side handbrake cable insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,520 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 81,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,850 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 48,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 48,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 30,833 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,482 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads approaching wear indicators

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

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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SP08 VYK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SP08 VYK, 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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SP08 VYK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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