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RX08 AYV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,923 mi
Last recorded85,923 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 85,923 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 85,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 84,541 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

RERA EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 5 Aug 2025 84,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

RERA EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 12 Aug 2024 83,363 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded to shell

Fail 10 Aug 2024 83,361 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded to shell

Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,919 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box body is starting to rust

Fail 22 Aug 2023 81,919 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box body is starting to rust

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,684 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner tread

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread

rear exhaust box body is starting to rust

Fail 31 Aug 2022 79,656 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bushes are worn and have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner tread

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread

rear exhaust box body is starting to rust

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,789 miles

Offside Front Outer brake disc is pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,494 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,093 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,315 miles

exhaust back box outer body is rusting

Fail 22 Aug 2017 61,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box outer body is rusting

Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,517 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 59,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 59,269 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,429 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,785 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,784 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 28,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 AYV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AYV, 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 AYV registered?

RX08 AYV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is RX08 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 AYV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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