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BJ08 PBX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,179 mi
Last recorded44,179 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 PBX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 44,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 43,421 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 42,655 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 41,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 41,275 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 40,450 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 40,450 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 38,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,695 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 34,926 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 32,993 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 30,742 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 28,831 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 27,156 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,746 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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BJ08 PBX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BJ08 PBX, 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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BJ08 PBX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 PBX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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