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BD08 NRX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,297 mi
Last recorded100,297 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 7 Sep 2021 100,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,556 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 83,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 72,709 miles

Rear both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2017 72,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top arm rear bush \chalked/ (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2016 60,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 54,034 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 54,034 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 46,805 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 46,805 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 38,663 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 30,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,185 miles

front tyres wearing inner tread

n/s and o/s handbrake cable gaitors split

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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BD08 NRX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BD08 NRX, 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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BD08 NRX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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