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AU07 XCM

2007 Alfa Romeo 147

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,847 mi
Last recorded87,847 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 14768,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 XCM
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model147
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,847 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 86,102 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear and nearside front tyres have minor damage to outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 86,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear and nearside front tyres have minor damage to outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 84,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack. 215/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,627 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 80,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 78,502 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 78,500 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both, Inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,989 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 72,830 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,853 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,275 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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,283 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,961 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 26,575 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn an pitted inner surface.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Kerbing damage to both front wheel.

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

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

Slight movement in n/s/r shock absorber top mount.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,117 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)

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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AU07 XCM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU07 XCM, 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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AU07 XCM is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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