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BD08 NTE

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,139 mi
Last recorded134,139 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 134,139 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges,both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 134,139 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges,both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,860 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 115,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 98,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre very worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge.

Fail 28 Jan 2017 98,525 miles

Nearside Front tyre very worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,248 miles

light pipe corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2016 92,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

light pipe corrosion

Pass 19 May 2015 84,413 miles

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

bonnet release deteriating

centre exhaust rubbers deteriated

exhaust back box corroded

offside front outer tyre wall cut not to cord

Fail 18 May 2015 84,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

bonnet release deteriating

centre exhaust rubbers deteriated

exhaust back box corroded

offside front outer tyre wall cut not to cord

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,340 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 71,144 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,432 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 62,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 38,572 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,232 miles

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

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

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

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 NTE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NTE, 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 NTE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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