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RX08 AYA

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

271,870 mi
Last recorded271,870 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 AYA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 271,870 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jun 2016 271,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jun 2015 222,567 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Engine cover / under guard & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin insecure

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

Note ; engine under guard damaged

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 222,567 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brakes

Engine cover / under guard & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin insecure

Note ; engine under guard damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2014 162,194 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 162,194 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 94,152 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 46,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 40,809 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 40,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 AYA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RX08 AYA, 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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RX08 AYA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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