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RE08 BFX

2008 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,508 mi
Last recorded114,508 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 14770,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 BFX
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 114,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 103,088 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Slight movement upper attchament (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Slight movement upper attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 103,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Slight movement upper attchament (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Slight movement upper attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,814 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 98,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,333 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 95,238 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,722 miles

accident damage to vehicle

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Fail 23 Mar 2016 89,656 miles

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

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

accident damage to vehicle

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Fail 14 Mar 2016 89,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 82,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,838 miles

CLUTCH HEAVY IN OPERATION.FRONT UNDER TRAY DAMAGED,ADRIFT. OIL LEAKING,OIL FILTER LOSE,TIGHTEN.OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ADRIFT.

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,655 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,648 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,231 miles

silencer rubber supports cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,106 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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RE08 BFX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red 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 RE08 BFX, 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 RE08 BFX registered?

RE08 BFX is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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