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RV08 XBT

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,293 mi
Last recorded131,293 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 XBT
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 131,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 131,213 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2017 120,465 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 109,841 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 109,840 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2015 100,690 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 100,290 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2014 87,893 miles

Oil leak

Visual evidence of leaking inner driveshaft gaiters but no holes found

Fail 6 May 2014 87,893 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Visual evidence of leaking inner driveshaft gaiters but no holes found

Fail 2 May 2013 79,455 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2013 79,455 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,650 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,580 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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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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RV08 XBT is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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