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BL57 VNY

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,440 mi
Last recorded123,440 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VNY
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 123,440 miles

both rear drop links worn

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/r door handle missing but still be opened

o/s/f door handle poor

o/s/f top arm worn

o/s/f track rod end play to limit

Fail 8 Jan 2024 123,347 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn top arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres low on inner edge

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor broken

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/r door handle missing but opens

o/s door handle poor

rear drop link has slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,767 miles

n/s/f door handle poor

n/s/f shock damp

Fail 12 Jan 2023 116,767 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

n/s/f shock damp

Pass 10 Jan 2022 110,400 miles

n/s/f lower arm bush worn to limit

rear pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,066 miles

both front drop links has slight play

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2019 99,614 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front pads low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2019 89,071 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2019 89,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2018 79,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,114 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,324 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,720 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,752 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,903 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,692 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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BL57 VNY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BL57 VNY, 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 VNY is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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