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M666 RBE

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,140 mi
Last recorded127,140 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 RBE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 127,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer has a hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 115,223 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 101,786 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 90,355 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,641 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 81,594 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake sightly binding

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2021 74,841 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake sightly binding

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2020 71,772 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 60,662 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 52,657 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,708 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,127 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,540 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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M666 RBE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M666 RBE, 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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M666 RBE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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