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AP07 VBG

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,065 mi
Last recorded59,065 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 VBG
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 59,065 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable securing link not connected.

Fail 13 May 2025 59,065 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable securing link not connected.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 57,051 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 57,026 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

wipers only work on fast speed and do not park

Pass 4 Jul 2023 56,999 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2022 55,085 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 52,703 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 52,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 51,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,218 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,357 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,354 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,147 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 44,195 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,705 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 40,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2012 37,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 37,904 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 35,391 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)

Pass 27 May 2010 30,475 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)

strongly advise wheel alignment as inner tyre treads are bold

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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AP07 VBG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 68,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP07 VBG, 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 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 147 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP07 VBG registered?

AP07 VBG is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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The MOT history for AP07 VBG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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