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RK08 EPP

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 3179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,862 mi
Last recorded74,862 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 EPP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 74,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013
Fail 29 Jan 2013 66,949 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,949 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,747 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,547 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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RK08 EPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 3,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EPP, 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 EPP registered?

RK08 EPP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 22 July 2008.

Is RK08 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 EPP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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