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SY08 MRU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,077 mi
Last recorded80,077 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 MRU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 80,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 67,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill heavily corroded

slight imbalance at handbrake application o/s rear low

Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,349 miles

slight surface corrosion at parts of underbody

Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,062 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various front and rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 29,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 27,136 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 22,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,282 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,963 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,093 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,615 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 9,471 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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SY08 MRU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SY08 MRU, 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 SY08 MRU registered?

SY08 MRU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is SY08 MRU safe to buy?

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