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RX58 DPY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,643 mi
Last recorded165,643 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 DPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 165,643 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 158,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 151,910 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 147,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 141,648 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 136,348 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 136,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 122,363 miles

Front coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rusty under vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2016 104,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 104,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,726 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 7,310 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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RX58 DPY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RX58 DPY, 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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RX58 DPY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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