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SY08 MSO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 MSO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,870 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 89,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill/innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside parkbrake low effort

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,136 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces

Front coil springs corroded

Front exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pins/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion evident on o/s/r outersill

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,862 miles

ALL coil springs corroded

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

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

Offside Front cuts to outer sidewall of tyre

Offside Rear outersill corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn low and unevenly on inner tread areas

Pass 6 Apr 2019 76,381 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT FLEXIBLE SECTION OF EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT BULGE IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD PATTERN

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe p flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s sun visor not staying up child seat fitted to n/s/r exh heatshield mountings broken

rear tyres distorted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 69,037 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe p flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s sun visor not staying up child seat fitted to n/s/r exh heatshield mountings broken

rear tyres distorted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,615 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 62,613 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advisory*** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory*** (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,068 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,068 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,865 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 42,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,171 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,897 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,311 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 32,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,118 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 MSO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SY08 MSO, 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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SY08 MSO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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