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NU58 BVP

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,200 mi
Last recorded94,200 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 BVP
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 94,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 94,200 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,786 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 89,661 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav holder on window (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,573 miles

Front tyre inner treads slight wear

Fail 6 Feb 2019 75,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength small box section chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable part siezed (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front tyre inner treads slight wear

Pass 9 Feb 2018 65,275 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 65,275 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner pin/bush badly worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,625 miles

Nearside Front drop link joint has slight play

Nearside Front upper suspension arm inner bush has very slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,288 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface of brake disc slightly pitted. (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,045 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 31,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,451 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,864 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 22,864 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,030 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 12,207 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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NU58 BVP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NU58 BVP, 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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NU58 BVP is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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