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YK58 VHG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,166 mi
Last recorded55,166 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 VHG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise coil springs corroded

advise exhaust hangers

advise front discs badly worn and corroded

advise o/s/r flexi has been rubbing clear at time of test( check)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,259 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 46,258 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,965 miles

play in both front top arm bushes

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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YK58 VHG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YK58 VHG, 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 YK58 VHG registered?

YK58 VHG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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