2008 Alfa Romeo 147 1.6L Petrol · YR08 XCJ
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 115,032 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO 147
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR08 XCJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 115,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (YR08 XCJ) between March 2011 and August 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YR08 XCJ Mileage History
- 28/03/201116,096 mi
- 19/10/201118,005 mi+1,909 mi
- 26/03/201219,435 mi+1,430 mi
- 11/03/201324,304 mi+4,869 mi
- 11/03/201431,538 mi+7,234 mi
- 23/03/201537,833 mi+6,295 mi
- 15/03/201645,008 mi+7,175 mi
- 17/03/201757,537 mi+12,529 mi
- 23/03/201868,106 mi+10,569 mi
- 15/03/201977,202 mi+9,096 mi
- 16/03/201977,202 mi
- 16/03/202087,095 mi+9,893 mi
- 16/03/202087,095 mi
- 08/03/202192,138 mi+5,043 mi
- 11/03/2022100,623 mi+8,485 mi
- 11/03/2022100,623 mi
- 22/04/2023109,306 mi+8,683 mi
- 06/05/2023109,352 mi+46 mi
- 13/05/2024114,329 mi+4,977 mi
- 07/08/2024115,032 mi+703 mi
Average of roughly 7,403 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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