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Alfa Romeo 147

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L2 BHEMOT history

L2 BHE is a white petrol Alfa Romeo 147 first used on 29 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2023
Mileage
104,928 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2022
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 BHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 BHE was last recorded at 104,928 miles on 11 Jul 2022, 8,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,508 miles · 12 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,420 miles
Average per year
7,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,928 miles
  • 2021 – 96,508 miles
  • 2020 – 91,426 miles
  • 2019 – 82,677 miles
  • 2018 – 67,550 miles
  • 2017 – 55,969 miles
  • 2015 – 50,884 miles
  • 2014 – 46,501 miles
  • 2013 – 38,341 miles
  • 2012 – 28,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,928 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (left and right) (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,928 miles (+8,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,928 miles
    Test number
    320917959959
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (left and right) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,508 miles (+5,082)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    96,508 miles
    Test number
    282106694903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (left and right) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass91,426 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,426 miles
    Test number
    416612306416
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded

  4. Fail91,425 miles (+8,748)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,425 miles
    Test number
    795605181680
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure exhaust heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimim

  5. Pass82,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,677 miles
    Test number
    163865284317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,677 miles (+15,127)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,677 miles
    Test number
    316896444489
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass67,550 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,550 miles
    Test number
    474875634606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail67,520 miles (+11,551)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,520 miles
    Test number
    105084095022
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass55,969 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,969 miles
    Test number
    496966361727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,967 miles (+85)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,967 miles
    Test number
    945909809030
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass55,882 miles (+4,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,882 miles
    Test number
    361589796619
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass50,884 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,884 miles
    Test number
    386271449204
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on 19%
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to both rear tyres

  13. Fail50,884 miles (+4,383)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,884 miles
    Test number
    960098431338
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bush (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on 19%
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to both rear tyres

  14. Pass46,501 miles (+8,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,501 miles
    Test number
    306523354205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass38,341 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,341 miles
    Test number
    276203753241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail38,341 miles (+9,955)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,341 miles
    Test number
    325433253282
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass28,386 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,386 miles
    Test number
    695708952247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,372 miles1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,372 miles
    Test number
    346696152260
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBrake fluid low in brake master cylinder
    • NoteNearside rear tyre stepped ( noise from rear }

Questions about L2 BHE

Does L2 BHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 BHE expired on 19 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 BHE?
The MOT on L2 BHE expired on 19 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 BHE done?
L2 BHE was recorded at 104,928 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2022, an average of 7,791 miles a year.
Has L2 BHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 BHE has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L2 BHE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L2 BHE find?
L2 BHE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear coil spring corroded both sides (left and right).

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