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RX08 BAU

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,623 mi
Last recorded49,623 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,623 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 49,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 43,535 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 43,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,892 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,468 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,498 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 18,184 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 BAU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BAU, 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 BAU registered?

RX08 BAU is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is RX08 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 BAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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