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YP08 YFU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,152 mi
Last recorded78,152 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 YFU
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,152 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer C.V boot slight seepage of grease

Pass 15 Apr 2025 74,083 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 69,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 59,299 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 53,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 47,677 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,976 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 46,679 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 43,985 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 40,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,684 miles

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

front brake pad wear indicator wire broken.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,184 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,028 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 22,388 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,887 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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YP08 YFU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YP08 YFU, 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 YP08 YFU registered?

YP08 YFU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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