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NU58 BWA

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,286 mi
Last recorded104,286 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 BWA
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 104,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 104,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear valve cover missing

Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,952 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 100,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 94,368 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,078 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,055 miles

Nearside Advise passenger seat does not tip forward to allow access to rear seats

Fail 22 Oct 2018 74,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Advise passenger seat does not tip forward to allow access to rear seats

Pass 5 Oct 2017 64,883 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 64,882 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 55,602 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 55,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,601 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,465 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,913 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,919 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)

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,618 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 BWA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWA, 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 BWA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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