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AP57 MXB

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,558 mi
Last recorded102,558 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 MXB
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,127 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,127 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Both front (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015
Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,515 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 74,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,082 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,418 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads very low & discs thin & lipped

n/s/f & both rear tyre depths very low

Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,342 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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AP57 MXB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP57 MXB, 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 AP57 MXB registered?

AP57 MXB is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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