MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front facing bush (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear parking brake cable deteriorate causing operational imbalanced application
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Visual evidence of leaking inner driveshaft gaiters but no holes found
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Visual evidence of leaking inner driveshaft gaiters but no holes found
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RV08 XBT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 RV08 XBT, 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 XBT registered?
RV08 XBT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 May 2008.
Is RV08 XBT safe to buy?
The MOT history for RV08 XBT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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