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YB08 DXR

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,794 mi
Last recorded101,794 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 DXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 101,794 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 101,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 80,027 miles

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,101 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 74,138 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,779 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,456 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

cam belt replacement due

tracking miss aligned

Fail 10 Apr 2014 59,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

cam belt replacement due

tracking miss aligned

Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,030 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,862 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 26,338 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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YB08 DXR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YB08 DXR, 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 YB08 DXR registered?

YB08 DXR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 DXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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