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RX08 AXY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,438 mi
Last recorded102,438 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 AXY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,438 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 102,433 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,403 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,662 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 74,576 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 74,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,070 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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RX08 AXY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RX08 AXY, 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 RX08 AXY registered?

RX08 AXY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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