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EA08 XXS

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,642 mi
Last recorded120,642 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 XXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 120,642 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 113,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 107,061 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 99,552 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 99,546 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 93,100 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,900 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 85,900 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,237 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,412 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 54,401 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 34,890 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,257 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,947 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 25,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 20,509 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 19,648 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 13,671 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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EA08 XXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA08 XXS, 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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EA08 XXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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