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GX08 GXL

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,000 mi
Last recorded144,000 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 GXL
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 144,000 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,392 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 134,363 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 124,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 116,069 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 91,732 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner treads

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 85,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,825 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface,inner brake pads wearing thin. front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,823 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface,inner brake pads wearing thin. front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,479 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 31 Aug 2011 49,453 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,453 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,045 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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GX08 GXL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GX08 GXL, 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 GX08 GXL registered?

GX08 GXL is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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