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BN58 EYJ

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,233 mi
Last recorded149,233 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 149,233 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 149,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 143,019 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 143,019 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2015 135,629 miles

OSR Tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 May 2015 135,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

OSR Tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 May 2014 128,050 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 10 May 2013 119,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 114,897 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 114,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2011 96,132 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 96,132 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 EYJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN58 EYJ?

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What year was BN58 EYJ registered?

BN58 EYJ is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is BN58 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 EYJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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