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BN58 BRX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,537 mi
Last recorded73,537 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 BRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,537 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 73,537 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 73,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 72,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 70,201 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail & cracking

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2017 70,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail & cracking

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 68,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear Tyre slight cracking

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking

engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 68,550 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Nearside Rear Tyre slight cracking

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,432 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 65,432 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,586 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,715 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 57,715 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,263 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,391 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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BN58 BRX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN58 BRX, 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 BN58 BRX registered?

BN58 BRX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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