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BF08 NCN

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,450 mi
Last recorded127,450 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 127,450 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 127,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2024 110,828 miles

Central exhaust hanger missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 95,132 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 90,207 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 76,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 69,813 miles

EML on

Fail 30 Jan 2015 59,839 miles

EML on

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,839 miles

EML on

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,391 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 51,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 43,771 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,847 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,217 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

n/s rewar tyre sidewall damage

rear brake pads low

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 NCN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NCN, 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 NCN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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