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BK08 NJE

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,201 mi
Last recorded138,201 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 NJE
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 138,201 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 130,044 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 130,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 112,870 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2019 112,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2018 94,372 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 94,365 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 74,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 74,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,919 miles

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 4 Apr 2016 56,911 miles

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

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

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,758 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,478 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has damage to outer sidwall...cords not showing

Fail 2 Jul 2013 31,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has damage to outer sidwall...cords not showing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,224 miles

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

cracks in offside rear tyre sidewall

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 29 Apr 2011 20,603 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged, no ply or cord exposed

nearside rear tyre perished in tread/edge of sidewall

offside rear seat belt damaged (been trapped in seat mechanism)

offside/nearside front brake discs worn

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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BK08 NJE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK08 NJE, 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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What year was BK08 NJE registered?

BK08 NJE is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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