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YH58 PGV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,906 mi
Last recorded106,906 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 PGV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 106,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 92,372 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 92,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,595 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 83,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 77,922 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 68,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 62,550 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 58,190 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 58,190 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,715 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 44,710 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 44,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 38,153 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 32,378 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,298 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,356 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 17,035 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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YH58 PGV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH58 PGV, 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 YH58 PGV registered?

YH58 PGV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 November 2008.

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