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YT08 LCG

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,131 mi
Last recorded77,131 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 LCG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 77,131 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inside.

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front door lower hindge worn / broken but opens and shuts securely

Fail 23 Mar 2015 68,706 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear srvice brakes weak effort

Offside front door difficult to shut due to lower hindge broken / worn

Fail 19 Mar 2015 68,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear srvice brakes weak effort

Offside front door difficult to shut due to lower hindge broken / worn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,054 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 58,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,875 miles

both rear handbrake cables, outer cable split.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,993 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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YT08 LCG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT08 LCG, 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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YT08 LCG is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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