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BF08 NCC

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,773 mi
Last recorded117,773 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2024 117,773 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery not clamped to battery tray. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not spraying water onto passenger side of windscreen area. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn badly. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment interior handle loose and insecure. (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring not at stop at strut lower cup.

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease from small clip on boot.

Pass 8 Aug 2023 105,216 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 104,851 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 99,190 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 98,951 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,488 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 93,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear inner tyre tread has slight wear

Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,111 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,466 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 82,462 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil Spring Incorrectly seated

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,561 miles

N/S/R tyre misshaped 215/45/17 (DOT 49-13

Fail 18 Aug 2018 73,544 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

N/S/R tyre misshaped 215/45/17 (DOT 49-13

Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,512 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

offside front tyre devoid of tread on the inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2017 71,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn uneven

offside front tyre devoid of tread on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,043 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 54,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,659 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyer cracking in side wall

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,104 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,264 miles

Both front disc`s have corrosion on them

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)

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 NCC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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