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WV58 JYU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,209 mi
Last recorded92,209 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 JYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 92,209 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 90,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 90,183 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 89,026 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,486 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,201 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slight play

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,232 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 83,637 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,769 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 76,720 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 76,720 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,401 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 48,349 miles

nearside front wiper smearing

Fail 4 May 2012 48,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wiper smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,541 miles

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

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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WV58 JYU 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 88.9%.

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 WV58 JYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV58 JYU registered?

WV58 JYU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is WV58 JYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV58 JYU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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