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BN58 EYF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,650 mi
Last recorded116,650 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 EYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 116,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 106,363 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 98,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,917 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog light inop

Fail 9 Sep 2019 82,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,169 miles

o/s/f door check strap noisy

o/s/f fog light not working

coolant level below minimum

glow plug light on dashboard

centre heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,600 miles

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 69,600 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 68,999 miles

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 68,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,835 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 67,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 59,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,182 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 41,940 miles

N/S handbrake gaiter split

N/S/R tyre ware on inside edge

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

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 EYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EYF, 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 EYF registered?

BN58 EYF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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