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RX58 DTN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,060 mi
Last recorded88,060 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 88,060 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 82,997 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 82,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 63,976 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,392 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 63,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 63,080 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 63,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,703 miles

Central Rear wiper torn

Central headlamp washers not working

Fail 27 Aug 2019 62,703 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear wiper torn

Central headlamp washers not working

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,936 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 53,936 miles

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,362 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 50,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,403 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 43,679 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 43,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2014 35,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF Tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,323 miles

n/s/f tyre uneven werar

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,757 miles

nearsde front tyre worn

offside front road wheel inner rim buckled

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 DTN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DTN, 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 DTN registered?

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

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The MOT history for RX58 DTN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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