MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,456 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
clutch pedal rubber split
engine oil leak
engine/ exhaust cat bracket broken
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
clutch pedal rubber split
engine oil leak
engine/ exhaust cat bracket broken
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
exhaust cat bracket/engine broken
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
exhaust cat bracket/engine broken
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge & worn close to wear bars
nearside rear tyre out of shape & worn low on inner edge recommend new tyre
note - no engine oil showing on dip stick when vehicle presented
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
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 XCS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 XCS, 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 XCS registered?
RV08 XCS is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 March 2008.
Is RV08 XCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for RV08 XCS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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