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BF08 NCA

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,832 mi
Last recorded147,832 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 NCA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 147,832 miles

Front both tyres wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2015 136,752 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear nail

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly x2 (2.5.B.1b)

play in inner steering joints

Pass 4 Aug 2014 129,356 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 125,856 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 112,602 miles

Both h/brake cable gaiters split

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

O/S/F inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both h/brake cable gaiters split

Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both h/brake cable gaiters split

o/s/f inner cv gaiter leaking grease

oil leaking out of air filter box, air filter contaminated

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 NCA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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