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RK08 EPJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,679 mi
Last recorded104,679 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 EPJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 104,679 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 104,679 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 99,117 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 99,116 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 97,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 93,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level low

Fail 28 Feb 2023 93,427 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,423 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 79,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,999 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,413 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,178 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,190 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,455 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,995 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,464 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,531 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)

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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RK08 EPJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK08 EPJ, 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 RK08 EPJ registered?

RK08 EPJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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