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RX08 AYN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,687 mi
Last recorded58,687 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 58,687 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 58,664 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,455 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 58,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 57,650 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 56,804 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 53,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 52,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,933 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,426 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,147 miles

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

Play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,829 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,355 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 36,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 AYN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RX08 AYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX08 AYN registered?

RX08 AYN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is RX08 AYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 AYN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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