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BF08 NCE

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,532 mi
Last recorded128,532 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 128,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 128,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 121,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 121,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 121,097 miles

Brake cable insecure o/s and n/s handbrake cables insecure (rubber mounts broken) (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust system insecure Mount missing at front (DPF) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Fractured at top mount area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Rear most suspension arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s upper suspension arms have slight play in bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 115,214 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Sun visor stuck up with tape

Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,371 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,142 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,276 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 69,190 miles

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats preventing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 7 Feb 2013 69,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats preventing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,644 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,722 miles

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 NCE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NCE, 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 NCE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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