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RA08 GXV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,726 mi
Last recorded174,726 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 GXV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 174,726 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 162,891 miles

Rear BOTH REAR TOP MOUNTING SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

Pass 2 Dec 2021 156,316 miles

All wheel studs pratruding on all 4 road wheels

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slight blow (flex) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passengers seat not functioning as intended (will not tip forward )

Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,885 miles

Nearside Front Seat does not fold to gain access to rear

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 149,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat does not fold to gain access to rear

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jun 2019 142,051 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

driver door check strap and door damaged

exhaust tail box outer casing corroded

front fog lights inop

passenger door check strap slightly worn

Fail 6 Jun 2019 142,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side working but very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

driver door check strap and door damaged

exhaust tail box outer casing corroded

front fog lights inop

passenger door check strap slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,109 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 110,077 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,969 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 91,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,917 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,097 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 75,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,334 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,974 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 62,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 9 Jul 2012 58,343 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 58,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 57,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside and nearside rear handbrake cables outer casings split.

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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RA08 GXV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RA08 GXV, 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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RA08 GXV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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