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VA57 JYN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,150 mi
Last recorded155,150 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 JYN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 155,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 154,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component has an unsafe modification Tie bar (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear tie-bar studded bar used not correct bolt

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 144,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush has slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower suspension arm ball joint covers deteriorated/damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 144,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower suspension arm ball joint cover split/damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link not attached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper suspension arm ball joint cover damaged/deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush worn with slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 143,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged outer casing excessively damaged to inner core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to ply on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to ply on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush worn with slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers deteriated

Pass 3 Aug 2017 127,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 127,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tread wear and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 121,345 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corosion on underside and subframes

heavy rust on front subframe

rear tyres worn on inside edgde

Fail 27 Jul 2016 121,272 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

corosion on underside and subframes

heavy rust on front subframe

rear tyres worn on inside edgde

Pass 27 Jul 2015 114,648 miles

front subframe rusty

reabrake pads approx 3mm o/s

Pass 24 Jul 2014 108,273 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 108,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,630 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 23 Jul 2013 91,604 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 31 Jul 2012 76,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 76,922 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,445 miles

Coolant leak

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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VA57 JYN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VA57 JYN, 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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VA57 JYN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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