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BL57 VNK

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,959 mi
Last recorded106,959 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VNK
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 106,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,598 miles

Nearside Front tyre has light damage present on outer sidewall

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Fail 9 Jan 2017 88,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre has light damage present on outer sidewall

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,884 miles

EML on

Oil Leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 81,882 miles

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

EML on

Oil Leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,483 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,306 miles

Both frount disc,s worn

Both handbrake cable gaiters split

N/S/F tyer 3mm

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,606 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 37,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs worn and scored

n/s and o/s handbrake cable gaitors split

o/s/r tyre slightly uneven tread

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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BL57 VNK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL57 VNK, 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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BL57 VNK is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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