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RV08 YXK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,284 mi
Last recorded72,284 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 72,284 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,057 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 69,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 59,390 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm has a rubber bush staring to de-bond

Fail 4 Apr 2023 59,378 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

nearside front lower suspension arm has a rubber bush staring to de-bond

Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 53,453 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 48,069 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 48,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 46,086 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 46,077 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,391 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,437 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,516 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,198 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 YXK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

RV08 YXK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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