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AT57 NBA

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,176 mi
Last recorded114,176 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 NBA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,176 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 114,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2019 98,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2019 98,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 88,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 79,213 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid spraying over top of vehicle (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,780 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,177 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,187 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,842 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,967 miles

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

corrosion on inner surface of front brake discs

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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AT57 NBA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AT57 NBA, 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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AT57 NBA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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