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YS08 PZG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,737 mi
Last recorded118,737 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 PZG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 118,737 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 118,737 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp pattern not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective pattern not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 111,714 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 109,622 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 107,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 104,360 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 100,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 89,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,260 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 84,163 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both sides (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened touching the road wheel (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,605 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2013 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 3 May 2012 44,228 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,659 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,659 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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YS08 PZG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YS08 PZG, 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 YS08 PZG registered?

YS08 PZG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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