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RA08 OOY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,969 mi
Last recorded106,969 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 OOY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 106,969 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 102,225 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 98,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2024 98,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 93,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,664 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 84,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,110 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,378 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 76,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper 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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 71,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,052 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,475 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 55,475 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 49,417 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 49,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,327 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear pads 3/4 worn

Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre on 3mm tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,149 miles

play in inner track rod arm jiont

Fail 26 Jul 2011 29,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

play in inner track rod arm jiont

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 OOY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OOY, 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 OOY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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