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RV08 YXZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,147 mi
Last recorded148,147 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YXZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 148,147 miles

all brake discs worn and rusty

exhaust mounts perished

front shock absorbers rusty

front subframe rusty

glow plug warning light on

oil leaks

rear brake pads worn

rear exhaust rusty and slight blow

rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear wheel arches rusty

rear wiper worn

slight bad earth in rear lights

slight blow at egr pipe

Pass 5 Jul 2019 144,462 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and out of shape

engine oil leaks

exhaust system rusty

front and rear brake discs rusty

front wishbone bushes perished

glow plug warning light on

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

slight leak from offside front shock absorber

Pass 20 Jun 2018 140,320 miles

all front suspension bushes perished

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres out of shape

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn and rusty

front brake pads worn

front number plate cracked

offside washer jet part blocked

rear exhaust box rusty

rear wiper missing

Pass 19 May 2017 129,491 miles

all front lower suspension bushes worn

both rear shocks damp

coolant leak and level low

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and rusty

n/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

o/s washer half blocked

rear exhaust rusty

rear wiper broken

Pass 2 Mar 2016 120,960 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 120,960 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,697 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,081 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,218 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,866 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 YXZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

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

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