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YC08 YHT

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

119,179 mi
Last recorded119,179 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 YHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 119,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 119,174 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 115,674 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 115,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,044 miles

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded / poor condition.

Fail 27 Feb 2024 110,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open dry joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn and deteriorated surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded / poor condition.

Pass 17 Feb 2023 102,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside deteriorated... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 94,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside deteriorated... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 88,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pivot bushes worn....... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 88,016 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure left rubber mount broken.. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pivot bushes worn....... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,794 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 83,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17....excess edge wear.... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm as above.... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very low.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 77,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted tread.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very worn at distorted areas.... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NOTE; 2 x rear tyres 205/45/17....2 x front tyres 215/45/17....

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished.... (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished.... (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre area.... (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox' 3 to 4mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre area (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 63,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox' 3 to 4mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' centre area (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,746 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,760 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,723 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 41,723 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,897 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 35,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,019 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 29,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 YHT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YC08 YHT, 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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YC08 YHT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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