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RX08 AYW

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Beige Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,751 mi
Last recorded87,751 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 AYW
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,751 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 85,988 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 84,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 85,507 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 81,508 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 81,500 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,045 miles

Rear slight play in rear strut top mounts

Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,914 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,386 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,719 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 67,717 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,912 miles

offside front tyre cut to tread but not to ply

Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,358 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,470 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,428 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 35,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 AYW is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Beige with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AYW, 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 AYW registered?

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

Is RX08 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 AYW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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