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SP08 VYY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,556 mi
Last recorded91,556 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 VYY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,556 miles

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

Front subframe starting to corroded, has light surface corrosion, subframe not weakened

Fail 16 Mar 2021 91,550 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 20 Sep 2019 89,024 miles

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

Nearside Front lever to move seat back not working

exhaust corroding badly

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,822 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,303 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 66,300 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,342 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 54,342 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,219 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 42,219 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,675 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,013 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,615 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,537 miles

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

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 VYY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP08 VYY, 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 VYY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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