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YR58 GWY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,194 mi
Last recorded132,194 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 GWY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 132,194 miles

exhaust corrided

front brake discs scored

front washers poor

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear coil spring corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 132,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corrided

front brake discs scored

front washers poor

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,021 miles

both rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,899 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 102,352 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,876 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 89,865 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 89,738 miles

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

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

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 19 Oct 2017 87,256 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 76,925 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,155 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 56,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,880 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 17,385 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 17,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 13,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 12,090 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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YR58 GWY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YR58 GWY, 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 YR58 GWY registered?

YR58 GWY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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