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RF57 XXD

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

162,876 mi
Last recorded162,876 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 XXD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 162,876 miles

Front Subframe light corrosion

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2020 162,876 miles

Front Subframe light corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2020 162,805 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has split on inner sidewall

Offside Front exterior door handle broken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 162,532 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

noise from engine bay (turbo ??)

osf outer door handle broken

Fail 5 Mar 2018 162,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front outer door handle broken

Pass 3 Mar 2017 150,154 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 150,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 143,908 miles

exhaust rubber split

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r coil looks to not be seated correctly

Fail 9 Mar 2016 143,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

exhaust rubber split

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r coil looks to not be seated correctly

Pass 26 Feb 2015 139,745 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 129,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine undertrays loose

Fail 25 Jun 2014 129,532 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine undertrays loose

Pass 13 Apr 2013 111,927 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 111,927 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 104,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer rubber spilt

front number plate come un stuck.

rear number plate come un stuck

Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,914 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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RF57 XXD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RF57 XXD, 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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RF57 XXD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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