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RX58 DVH

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,520 mi
Last recorded126,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 DVH
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 126,520 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 126,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 113,967 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 113,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 113,893 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2014 113,889 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,855 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,201 miles

ADVISE o/s door mirror loose

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 DVH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DVH, 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 DVH registered?

RX58 DVH is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is RX58 DVH safe to buy?

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