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BW08 XDF

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,565 mi
Last recorded162,565 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XDF
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 162,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD / FLANGE AREA (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 162,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush TOP ARM FRONT MOUNT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush TOP ARM REAR MOUNT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD / FLANGE AREA (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 150,349 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 138,695 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 127,753 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 127,753 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 May 2014 112,533 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 112,440 miles

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

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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BW08 XDF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BW08 XDF, 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 BW08 XDF registered?

BW08 XDF is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for BW08 XDF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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