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YA08 EYT

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,080 mi
Last recorded86,080 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 EYT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 86,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 72,873 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 72,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,811 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubber splitting

silencer badly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,530 miles

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

radiator leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,607 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,910 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,239 miles

both front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2011 20,231 miles

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

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

both front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

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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YA08 EYT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YA08 EYT, 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 YA08 EYT registered?

YA08 EYT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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