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RX08 BBN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,432 mi
Last recorded87,432 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,432 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 87,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 83,157 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 78,151 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 74,042 miles

rear hand brake just met limit

Fail 7 Feb 2023 74,042 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

rear hand brake just met limit

Pass 11 Feb 2022 68,798 miles

slight play in both front suspension arms bush.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,953 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 60,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,598 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 52,716 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,925 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 36,794 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,062 miles

both rears tyre sidewall damaged against pavement too often

Fail 12 Apr 2014 32,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both rears tyre sidewall damaged against pavement too often

Pass 20 May 2013 27,810 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 23,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 16,834 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 BBN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 BBN, 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 BBN registered?

RX08 BBN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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The MOT history for RX08 BBN 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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