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YH58 PGE

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,060 mi
Last recorded79,060 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 PGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,060 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 78,952 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading incorrect / poss due to ex blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorated / split / blowing (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 77,093 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,937 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in top suspention mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 75,937 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in top suspention mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,236 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 72,140 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 61,847 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 61,847 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,318 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 55,739 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,604 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,880 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 46,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,722 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,225 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,677 miles

rear exhaust rubber split exhaust still supported

Fail 30 Aug 2011 24,676 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber split exhaust still supported

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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YH58 PGE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH58 PGE, 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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YH58 PGE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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