MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,904 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
slight underside corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front washers not on screen
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded
slight underside corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs and pads
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR08 XBO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 YR08 XBO, 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 YR08 XBO registered?
YR08 XBO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 April 2008.
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