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BL08 OWO

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,127 mi
Last recorded56,127 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 56,127 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 50,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2025 50,222 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2024 50,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2023 49,573 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 48,779 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 48,767 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,708 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 43,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,227 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 33,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 24,511 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 24,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,153 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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BL08 OWO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL08 OWO, 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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BL08 OWO is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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