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RX58 DVJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,143 mi
Last recorded126,143 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 DVJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 126,143 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 108,711 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 96,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 96,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 87,247 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,553 miles

Rear Condition rear exhaust silencer-deteriating

Fail 23 Oct 2018 79,468 miles

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

Rear Condition rear exhaust silencer-deteriating

Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,361 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,697 miles

Nearside Rear tyre puntured

Fail 29 Oct 2015 56,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre puntured

Fail 28 Oct 2014 50,047 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,047 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,847 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 41,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,440 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 DVJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DVJ, 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 DVJ registered?

RX58 DVJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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