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YG08 FRX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,030 mi
Last recorded104,030 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,030 miles

all discs showing light corrosion

bonnet slight corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2017 104,005 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all discs showing light corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,821 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 77,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,702 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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YG08 FRX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG08 FRX, 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 YG08 FRX registered?

YG08 FRX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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