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YR08 XCN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,206 mi
Last recorded143,206 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XCN
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 143,206 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

near side and off side rear parking brake cables corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2017 143,136 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 136,397 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 126,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 May 2015 126,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,282 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 117,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,787 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2013 98,787 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,065 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

old c.v joint grease on inner drive shaft near gearbox

Fail 21 Apr 2011 58,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

old c.v joint grease on inner drive shaft near gearbox

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 XCN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCN, 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 XCN registered?

YR08 XCN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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