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RV08 WZA

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,742 mi
Last recorded111,742 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WZA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 111,742 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 111,742 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES MIDDLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 108,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 104,234 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 98,652 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 98,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,730 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 87,273 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,475 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,350 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 76,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 75,740 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 55,871 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread on inner edge

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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RV08 WZA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RV08 WZA, 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 RV08 WZA registered?

RV08 WZA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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