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YC08 EFM

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,662 mi
Last recorded85,662 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 EFM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 85,662 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2023 85,660 miles

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

Front Brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 78,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,194 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,468 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,180 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,543 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 35,426 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,489 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 28,487 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,391 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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YC08 EFM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YC08 EFM, 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 YC08 EFM registered?

YC08 EFM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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