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YG08 FSF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,276 mi
Last recorded87,276 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 FSF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 87,276 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 87,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,758 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 82,758 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,548 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2019 79,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion offside front outer sill not within prescribed area

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,145 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 75,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,321 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 67,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 54,203 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,216 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

slight side to side movement at the steering wheel.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front seat not reclining forward

Fail 28 Oct 2013 42,975 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front seat not reclining forward

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,458 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 34,458 miles

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

Exhaust backbox rubbers split, but system still adequately supported (both)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,640 miles

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

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

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 FSF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YG08 FSF, 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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YG08 FSF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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