CarVerify

Free Car Check

RV08 XCR

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,585 mi
Last recorded66,585 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Alfa Romeo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 XCR
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 66,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,581 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 65,580 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 64,726 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,567 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 62,243 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,098 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 58,951 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,889 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 53,974 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,815 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear exhaust box heavily corroded monitor

Pass 31 Aug 2013 40,166 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads wearing thin

front discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,090 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 23,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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.

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
Full Alfa Romeo 147 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RV08 XCR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV08 XCR?

You can check the full history of RV08 XCR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV08 XCR registered?

RV08 XCR is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is RV08 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 XCR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV08 XCR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RV08 XCR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.