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GX08 GXS

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,135 mi
Last recorded116,135 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 GXS
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 116,135 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLIGHTS CLOUDY (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear BACK BOX CORRODED

Pass 3 Oct 2024 111,338 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 109,732 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 105,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,810 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,188 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 101,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 101,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 96,638 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 96,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 88,241 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking due to age [05]

Fail 16 May 2017 88,241 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking due to age [05]

Pass 17 May 2016 80,228 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking low on tread

front under tray damaged

Fail 17 May 2016 80,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking low on tread

front under tray damaged

Pass 12 May 2015 69,940 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,793 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,514 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,878 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,577 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

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 GXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

GX08 GXS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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