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RX08 BAO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,927 mi
Last recorded143,927 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 BAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 143,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges close to the cords. Recommend Renewal !

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inside edge close to the cords. Recommend Renewal !

Oil leak ()

Recommend having the steering tracked

Fail 27 Jul 2016 143,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges close to the cords. Recommend Renewal !

Offside Front Tyre is worn on the inside edge close to the cords. Recommend Renewal !

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Recommend having the steering tracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 128,116 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 94,026 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 94,024 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,017 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 28,397 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE WEAR

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 BAO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BAO, 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 BAO registered?

RX08 BAO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is RX08 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 BAO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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