MOT Status
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129,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s &o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s &o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Trapped Under Seat So Unable To Inspect
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emissions Just Below Limit of 1.10 (8.2.2.2 (c))
Glow Plug Light Illuminated
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several Places (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Undertrays insecure
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and shock absorber quite corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear handbrake cable fixings perished
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
undertray insecure
Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Door handle insecure.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Undertray slightly loose,not likely to fall off.
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Door handle insecure.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Undertray slightly loose,not likely to fall off.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 147?
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BK08 THN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 THN, 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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BK08 THN is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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