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YE08 JJF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,710 mi
Last recorded117,710 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 JJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 117,710 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,582 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 100,582 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,215 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f outside door handle faulty but opens door ok

Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,215 miles

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f outside door handle faulty but opens door ok

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,061 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 70,048 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,716 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 34,716 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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YE08 JJF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YE08 JJF, 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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YE08 JJF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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