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RA08 GXW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,660 mi
Last recorded36,660 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 36,660 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 33,141 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 33,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,963 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 29,061 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 29,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,289 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 24,613 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 23,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 23,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate figure 1.07 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 22,127 miles

coolant level low

park brake cable clip broken o/s

Fail 12 Oct 2018 22,124 miles

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

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

coolant level low

park brake cable clip broken o/s

Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,071 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 19,337 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,120 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,737 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded,especially o/side inner face.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 13,217 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 10,059 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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RA08 GXW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 RA08 GXW, 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 RA08 GXW registered?

RA08 GXW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for RA08 GXW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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