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BK08 TGZ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,960 mi
Last recorded189,960 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 TGZ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 189,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 189,955 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 177,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 165,588 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 141,615 miles

front roll bar d bushes worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 118,203 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 104,874 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 104,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 84,495 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,495 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2012 66,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emmissions to clean to test

Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,961 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emmissions to clean to test

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,445 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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BK08 TGZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

BK08 TGZ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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