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RA57 XBB

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,283 mi
Last recorded106,283 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 XBB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 106,283 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,236 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 104,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 99,982 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,451 miles

chip in windscreen

offside front brake disc corroded inner face

Fail 4 Oct 2018 93,449 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

offside front brake disc corroded inner face

Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,893 miles

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

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

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

slight play front and rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,056 miles

Front and rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Gearbox mounting worn

chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2016 79,056 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

chips in windscreen

front brake pads look too be worn

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,033 miles

coolant weep

Fail 8 Oct 2015 71,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant weep

nearside handbrake performance just met requirments

Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,558 miles

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)

chips in windscreen

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner shoulder

Fail 9 Oct 2014 64,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

chips in windscreen

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,853 miles

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

chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2013 56,853 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,895 miles

Both rear tyres badly stepped on inner edge

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

Front discs badly ridged and pads getting low,apx 6K miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 39,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres badly stepped on inner edge

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

Front discs badly ridged and pads getting low,apx 6K miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,520 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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RA57 XBB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RA57 XBB, 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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RA57 XBB is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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