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AG08 FXC

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,648 mi
Last recorded87,648 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FXC
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 87,648 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 87,644 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 84,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

surface corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 3 Apr 2023 79,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,915 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 73,915 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear and centre outer sill section excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 69,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm- low wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- low wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,568 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,353 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 24 Mar 2016 45,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,411 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 39,329 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,468 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Apr 2013 32,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Feb 2012 27,751 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,751 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,290 miles

front wiper blades dragging over windscreen slightly

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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AG08 FXC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AG08 FXC, 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 AG08 FXC registered?

AG08 FXC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is AG08 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 FXC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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