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RX58 DSV

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,990 mi
Last recorded108,990 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 DSV
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,990 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 108,990 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 102,711 miles

Nearside Front door handle broken

Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,229 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 94,224 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,491 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 85,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,813 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,645 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,170 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 DSV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX58 DSV, 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 RX58 DSV registered?

RX58 DSV is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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The MOT history for RX58 DSV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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