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BF08 NBK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,631 mi
Last recorded99,631 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NBK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 99,631 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 99,622 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear slight wear on top suspension mounting

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 94,262 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage slightly damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight wear suspension top mount

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front chassis damaged dented

Offside Front tyre 3 mm tread

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

Offside Rear sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2022 90,159 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake cables slightly deteriorated

rear outer sills corroded (o/s borderline)

slight play in steering column

Fail 10 Mar 2022 90,159 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake cables slightly deteriorated

rear outer sills corroded (o/s borderline)

slight play in steering column

Pass 16 Feb 2021 79,849 miles

slight oil leak

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated, slight play n/s ball joint

slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,608 miles

both front tyres very worn on inner edge

exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

front brakes corroded and slight judder from o/s/f

o/s/f upper suspension arm has slight play in bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,788 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 58,892 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,434 miles

front tyres wearing o edges still just legal

Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,173 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,706 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,250 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,711 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 16,338 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)

n/s and o/s handbrake cable gaitors split

n/s/f tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2011 12,263 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R tyer sidewalls damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2011 12,263 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S/F & N/S/R tyer sidewalls damaged

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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BF08 NBK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF08 NBK, 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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BF08 NBK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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