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RX08 AZO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,392 mi
Last recorded102,392 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 102,392 miles

Front under tray poor condition.

Rear both sides rear coil spring has slight corrision.

Rear rear exhaust box has corrision.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 100,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO AGED, CRACKED & SPLIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO AGED, CRACKED & SPLIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO AGED, CRACKED & SPLIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust SILENCER Corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 100,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO AGED, CRACKED & SPLIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO AGED, CRACKED & SPLIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO AGED, CRACKED & SPLIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear BRAKE PADS 70% Worn

Rear Exhaust SILENCER Corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 99,409 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rubber mounting broken and also centre one too..

Fail 12 Jun 2017 99,409 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box rubber mounting broken and also centre one too..

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,431 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,135 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 91,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,765 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 82,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,466 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge within the limit.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,625 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,154 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 AZO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AZO, 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 AZO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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