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BN58 BTF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,255 mi
Last recorded54,255 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 BTF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 54,255 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 53,368 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,308 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 50,826 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 49,177 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,158 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,743 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 43,945 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 40,620 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 40,611 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 37,073 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 33,819 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,583 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 21,170 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 16,255 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 BTF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BN58 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

BN58 BTF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is BN58 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 BTF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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