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YL08 BXU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,142 mi
Last recorded126,142 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 BXU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 126,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear upper strut mount slight play

o/s rear upper strut mount slight play

Pass 13 May 2020 118,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,061 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 98,840 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,602 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner band on front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,684 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 78,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2014

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 66,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 49,994 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,212 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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YL08 BXU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YL08 BXU, 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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YL08 BXU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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