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BF08 NBM

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,223 mi
Last recorded66,223 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NBM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,223 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 66,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 57,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer side wall

Fail 2 May 2013 47,883 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 47,883 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 40,685 miles

All 4 tyres bald on inner edges

Both h/brake cable gaiters split

Child seat fitted to N/S/F seat

EML light on

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F seat back loose

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play to O/S/R drop link

Slight play to front anti roll bar

Fail 11 May 2012 40,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All 4 tyres bald on inner edges

Both h/brake cable gaiters split

Child seat fitted to N/S/F seat

EML light on

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F seat back loose

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play to O/S/R drop link

Slight play to front anti roll bar

Pass 19 May 2011 31,853 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner tread

Fail 18 May 2011 31,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner tread

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 NBM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BF08 NBM, 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 NBM is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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