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DS57 YTK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,781 mi
Last recorded104,781 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 YTK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2021 104,781 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 94,179 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of both rear discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,007 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 85,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 83,340 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,720 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre beginning to perish. no cord showing

Pass 2 Jan 2016 68,892 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Jan 2015 60,795 miles

nsf tyre outer wall slight deterioation in rubber

osf and nsf lower wishbone bushes slightly detereoated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,660 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,999 miles

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

nsr tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,457 miles

Both h/brake cables have split gaiters

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F wheel buckled

Scuffing to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

N/S/R door will not open from the inside

Pass 2 Feb 2011 26,513 miles

Handbrake gaiters split

Ware on frount disc,s

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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DS57 YTK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DS57 YTK, 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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DS57 YTK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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