2008 Alfa Romeo 147 1.9L Diesel · YM08 BYR
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31/07/2008. Recorded mileage 147,154 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 147
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1910cc
YM08 BYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2024
- 147,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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YM08 BYR Mileage History
- 29/11/2022129,322 mi
- 05/12/2022129,326 mi+4 mi
- 06/12/2023138,966 mi+9,640 mi
- 18/12/2023138,969 mi+3 mi
- 17/10/2024147,154 mi+8,185 mi
Average of roughly 9,468 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YM08 BYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (YM08 BYR) between November 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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