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RX08 BBE

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,732 mi
Last recorded74,732 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 74,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 73,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 71,197 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,722 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 68,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 65,905 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 64,128 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 64,128 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 62,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 62,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 60,012 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 60,012 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,647 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 57,647 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,624 miles

Offside Rear hand brake not locking caliper needs looking into

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

nail in near side rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2017 55,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear hand brake not locking caliper needs looking into

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

nail in near side rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,744 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,063 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,063 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,558 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,185 miles

O/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm and has slight feathering to the inside edge

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 28,185 miles

O/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm and has slight feathering to the inside edge

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 BBE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black 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 BBE, 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 BBE registered?

RX08 BBE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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