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MK08 RNX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,504 mi
Last recorded101,504 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 RNX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 101,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 99,284 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 96,448 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 91,894 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 87,431 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,173 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

rear exhaust silencer detereoated & has one hanging hook missing

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,461 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 82,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,694 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,662 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads slight wear on inside edges

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,249 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2015 61,309 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

advise pass airbg light on at time of test

advise rear wiper blade is deteriorated

advise washer fluid filled up prior to test

Pass 11 Feb 2012 28,557 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,977 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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MK08 RNX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MK08 RNX, 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 MK08 RNX registered?

MK08 RNX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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