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YB57 WJA

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,692 mi
Last recorded137,692 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 WJA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 137,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 125,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 112,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 101,458 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 101,458 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,797 miles

EML shows a fault

Fail 5 Aug 2016 84,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

EML shows a fault

Fail 10 Aug 2015 70,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,373 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,675 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 35,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,766 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,633 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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YB57 WJA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB57 WJA, 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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YB57 WJA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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