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YH58 PHF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,685 mi
Last recorded88,685 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 PHF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 88,685 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 88,685 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 85,208 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor hanging down (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 85,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor hanging down (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,837 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,099 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,505 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear handbrake cables outer sleeve slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,254 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear handbrake cables outer sleeve slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2020 81,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear handbrake cables outer sleeve slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 77,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer rubber mounts split but system is still secure

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft constant velocity boot leaking grease

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge thread low and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge thread low and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

back box poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2018 69,432 miles

Exhaust system insecure both back box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge thread low and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge thread low and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

back box poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,844 miles

Coolant leak From nearside of radiator ()

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Nearside Rear handbrake cable outer casing split

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

Rear exhaust system hanger rubbers are deteriorated but system is still adequately supported

Rear section of exhaust is corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,787 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 45,464 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,965 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 25,802 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 25,802 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 20,502 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Nov 2011 14,868 miles

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

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

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 PHF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHF, 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 PHF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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