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FP08 RRX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,223 mi
Last recorded98,223 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 RRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 98,223 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 98,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,068 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 82,065 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber mountings heavily deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 82,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber mountings heavily deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 74,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,369 miles

Rear os & ns tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,122 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,330 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Oct 2015 45,327 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2014 42,493 miles

ECU light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 42,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ECU light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,914 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,914 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,630 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 28,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,105 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,434 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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FP08 RRX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FP08 RRX, 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 FP08 RRX registered?

FP08 RRX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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