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SY08 YJD

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,775 mi
Last recorded132,775 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YJD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 132,775 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 132,773 miles

Emissions not tested Flexi pipe broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs ex worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in sill, marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe broken at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in sill, marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Excessive bind

Pass 1 Apr 2021 123,721 miles

Nearside Front ABS sensor wiring harness satisfactorily retained-too short to attach in inner wing mounting retaining clip.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad sensor wiring damaged & adrift

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Handbrake performance low in comparison to nearside but just meeting requirements on imbalance on roller brake test-monitor.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded to outer skins close to outlet pipe but not leaking gases

Fail 24 Mar 2021 123,720 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also gaiter fouling lower section of macpherson strut (possible non genuine part fitted as nearside looks genuine & not fouling. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ABS sensor wiring harness satisfactorily retained-too short to attach in inner wing mounting retaining clip.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad sensor wiring damaged & adrift

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Handbrake performance low in comparison to nearside but just meeting requirements on imbalance on roller brake test-monitor.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded to outer skins close to outlet pipe but not leaking gases

Pass 16 Apr 2020 120,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 114,087 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 114,087 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 106,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,820 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,313 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,953 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 66,242 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 66,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,712 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YJD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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