MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Sun visor stuck up with tape
Nearside Rear Seat belt not tested, child seat fitted
Offside Rear Seat belt not tested, child seat fitted
child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats preventing full inspection of adult belts
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
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
Based on 411,257 MOT tests across 31,416 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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