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BJ08 SCZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,023 mi
Last recorded88,023 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 SCZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 88,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 88,012 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 79,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 70,765 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 70,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 62,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 62,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 55,221 miles

front exhaust downpipe slightly blowing

Fail 18 May 2017 55,112 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front exhaust downpipe slightly blowing

Pass 19 May 2016 45,406 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rubber exhaust hanger broken but still supported.

Fail 19 May 2016 45,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rubber exhaust hanger broken but still supported.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 36,007 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 36,007 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 May 2014 32,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 29,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 25,840 miles

advise slight knocking noise from nearside front suspension area.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,632 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 SCZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ08 SCZ, 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 SCZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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