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YR08 XCJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,032 mi
Last recorded115,032 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XCJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 May 2024 114,329 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under-trays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 6 May 2023 109,352 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 109,306 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 100,623 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 100,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 87,095 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 77,202 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 77,202 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side ns handbrake not working (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,537 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,833 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,435 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YR08 XCJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black 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 YR08 XCJ, 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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YR08 XCJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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