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RV08 XBW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,121 mi
Last recorded101,121 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,121 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 101,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 94,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 88,675 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 73,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,338 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,338 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,797 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,571 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 XBW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

RV08 XBW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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